Angel Hair With Shrimp, Asparagus, Mint, & Basil Recipe
thin sauce of butter / extra virgin olive oil / garlic / red chili flakes (gluten free option available upon request)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Asparagus and Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Then, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained angel hair pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and asparagus. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Stir in the chopped mint and basil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
