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Lemon Shrimp with Asparagus and Pasta

Seared Shrimp and Asparagus

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds medium fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 1-pound bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add half of shrimp to skillet; cook until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp. Add asparagus to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.