LEMON-DILL SHRIMP & PASTA

Lemon-Dill Shrimp & Pasta image

Provided by Belinda Loucks

Categories Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed
1 lemon
8 oz dried penne pasta or fettuccine
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp dill, dried
1/2 tsp italian seasoning, crushed
1 small bunch of fresh asparagus, cut into 2 " pieces

Steps:

1. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 tsp. peel of the lemon; set aside. Juice the lemon over a bowl; set aside the juice. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a 12 in. skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic in the hot oil for 1 min. Add shrimp and asparagus; cook for 3 to 4 min, turning frequently until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is tender. Now add your drained pasta and turn heat down to low and simmer for just a minute or two.
3. Pour into a large mixing bowl and stir in your Italian seasonings, dill, lemon juice & lemon peel. Season to taste with salt & pepper.