For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the sauce. Simply cook the butter over medium heat until it turns a nutty brown color and smells fragrant before adding the other sauce ingredients. Feel free to add other vegetables to the asparagus, such as bell peppers or zucchini. If you don't have white wine on hand, chicken broth or vegetable broth can be used as a substitute. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice. The pasta water is the secret ingredient for a glossy, emulsified sauce. Don't skip it!
Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes, Pasta, and Roasted Asparagus
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS7
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Shrimp Scampi, a symphony of succulent shrimp, sweet tomatoes, and perfectly roasted asparagus, all tossed with al dente pasta in a luscious, lemony butter sauce. A delightful and impressive dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate47 g
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Cholesterol125 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium381 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
02
Step
15 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and return pasta to the pot.
03
Step
5 mins
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and white wine. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
04
Step
2 mins
In a glass baking dish, combine shrimp and halved tomatoes. Pour the butter sauce over the shrimp and tomatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
05
Step
3 mins
In a separate glass baking dish, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread in a single layer.
06
Step
15 mins
Place both baking dishes side by side in the preheated oven. Bake until shrimp is pink and opaque, and the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 12-15 minutes.
07
Step
5 mins
Pour the shrimp, tomatoes, and butter sauce over the cooked penne pasta. Add Pecorino Romano cheese and Italian cheese blend. Toss gently to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
08
Step
1 mins
Serve immediately, arranging the roasted asparagus over the pasta. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
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Lilliana Mayert
Jul 1, 2025I added a little more garlic because we are garlic lovers. Delicious!
Coty Cruickshankjacobs
Jul 1, 2025I didn't have Pecorino Romano cheese, so I used all Parmesan. Still tasted great!
Carolina Hessel
Jun 30, 2025The roasted asparagus was a game changer. So much better than boiled!
Donnie Pollich
Jun 29, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
Dewayne Schultz
Jun 28, 2025The sauce was amazing. I used a Chardonnay because that's what I had on hand, and it worked great.
Dayne Thompson
Jun 27, 2025Easy to follow and the results were restaurant-quality. Will definitely make again!
Cleveland Crona
Jun 27, 2025This recipe was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors.
Theodore Rempel
Jun 27, 2025Don't skip the red pepper flakes; they add just the right amount of heat.