Fettuccine With Asparagus And Shrimp

Description

This is a lighter version of a fantastic recipe. Each serving is about 338 calories. I found this in a magazine quick and simple.

Ingredients

• Asparagus
• Fettuccine Pasta
• Olive Oil
• Shrimp
• Garlic Cloves
• Salt And Pepper
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Parsley
• Lemons

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
2. Drop in the asparagus and cook until tender crisp, about 4 minutes
3. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and plunge into ice water to stop cooking
4. Bring water back to a boil and put in the fettuccine and cook until done
5. Drain but reserve 1 / 2 cup of cooking liquid
6. Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet
7. Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and pepper and saute for 1 minute
8. Add asparagus cook until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is warmed, 2 more minutes
9. Return pasta to pot and toss with half the parmesan, half the parsley and lemon zest the remaining 2 tbsp of oil and the reserved cooking liquid
10. Season with salt and pepper
11. Divide pasta among bowls, top with shrimp and asparagus and sprinkle the remaining cheese and parsley
12. Enjoy with some french bread