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Asparagus Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This asparagus shrimp scampi recipe will absolutely blow your mind because it’s made with tons of veggies, fresh shrimp, and a delicious olive oil butter sauce with a splash of lemon. It’s light, fresh, and ready in 30 minutes. The beauty of this delicious shrimp scampi recipe is that you can really use any veggies you have on hand. We chose tender asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and frozen peas for this recipe. I always have some kind of dry pasta, butter, and random veggies in the fridge. Shrimp is something I’ve been eating more of because it’s just convenient and so tasty (oh, and super high protein!). I like to buy frozen shrimp from the grocery store because then I have it on hand whenever I need it. The best part about this shrimp scampi pasta recipe is that it serves 6, so it’s likely that you’re going to have some leftovers. As always, you have the option to double this recipe if you’re serving a crowd, too!

What is in this shrimp scampi recipe?

Shrimp: We used precooked jumbo shrimp, but you can use any size shrimp. Just remember, the smaller the shrimp, the less time it needs in the water.

Asparagus: We used fresh asparagus for this recipe, but you could use any other green veggies like green beans or spinach.

Pasta: We used fettuccini noodles, but you can use any type of pasta that you would like.

Tomatoes: We chose cherry tomatoes for a little burst of sweetness throughout the dish, but grape tomatoes would also work.

Peas: We use frozen peas for this recipe because it’s much easier than fresh peas! Feel free to omit these if you don’t like peas.

Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese gives this dish such a rich, umami flavor that we love. You could also use pecorino Romano or asiago cheese for a similar taste. If you want to cut down on time, we recommend buying grated parmesan cheese.

Variations and Substitutions

Craving some heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix. It’s a simple way to give your dish a spicy kick that’ll keep you coming back for more.

Want a creamier sauce? Add a few tablespoons of heavy cream in step 5 to make this dish creamy. You can also swap in some gluten-free noodles in case you’re gluten-sensitive!

Ingredients

– 3 tablespoons olive oil divided

– 1/2 medium white onion chopped

– 2 cups chopped asparagus

– 4 garlic cloves minced

– 8 oz. pasta any kind

Instructions

Begin by heating a large saute pan over medium/high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Tips & Notes

Parmesan is not included in the nutrition information.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 473kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g

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