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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3 cups water |
1 pound unpeeled, large fresh shrimp |
1 teaspoon creole seasoning |
1 pound fresh asparagus |
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti |
1 1/2 cups basil leaves |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/3 cup lemon juice |
3 garlic cloves |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add shrimp and Creole seasoning, and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside.
3. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
4. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding asparagus the last 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
5. Process basil and next 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
6. Combine shrimp, pasta, and asparagus in a large bowl; drizzle mixture with dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
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