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Shrimp + Asparagus Pesto Pata
A quick, simple, healthy and delicious recipe for the spring and summer.
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
45
mins
Total Time
1
hr
Course
Main Course
Equipment
1 Pot
1 Measuring Cup
1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1
tbsp
Butter
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
16-20
Large Shrimp
Frozen
1
pkg
Asparagus
Frozen or Fresh
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
1
tbsp
Minced Garlic
1
jar
Pesto
Creole Seasoning
Black Pepper
Salt
Instructions
Bring pasta water to a boil and preheat oven to 400 degrees
Chop asparagus and season with olive oil, crushed red pepper, onion powder, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper and place in the oven for 20 minutes
Drain pasta, saving a cup of pasta water
Add frozen shrimp to now-empty pot and saute with butter, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper
Combine pesto, shrimp, roasted asparagus, rotini, and pasta water in the pot
Add to bowl and serve
Notes
I use frozen ingredients to make things quicker and simpler. You can also add a little parmesan to the top if needed.
Keyword
Asparagus, Healthy, Pasta, Pesto, Shrimp, Summer, Veggies