Shrimp And Asparagus

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter (butter is better!) or 1/4 cup margarine (butter is better!)
• 1 large lemon, juice of
• 1 lb pre-cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil or steam the asparagus until tender.
• 2 run under cold water to arrest cooking. drain and cut into 1-inch lengths.
• 3 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. place pasta in pot and return to a rolling boil. cook until al dente. drain well.
• 4 in a large saucepan (i use a large wok) saute garlic in the olive oil over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden brown.
• 5 add butter and lemon juice to the pan. heat until butter is melted.
• 6 raise heat and add mushrooms, sauteeing them until soft.
• 7 lower heat to medium-low. add asparagus and shrimp, and heat both through.
• 8 add the egg noodles with the shrimp and vegetable mixture and toss to mix.
• 9 top with the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. toss again and serve.