SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth at a bare simmer, covered.
• Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter with ¼ teaspoon salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
• Stir in ½ cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)
• Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus, zest, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parmesan, parsley, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.)

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on high heat.
• When skillet is hot, spray with oil and add shrimp.
• Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes in each side until ALMOST cooked through and remove from the pan. Set aside.
• Reduce skillet heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add the white wine and broth and stir, cook 1 minute then add the asparagus, salt, pepper and herbs.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on medium low heat, until the vegetables are tender.
• While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente. Drain when done.
• After sauce simmers 10 minutes, return shrimp to sauce and finish cooking, about 1 minute (Do not overcook or shrimp will get tough).
• Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
• Divide equally in 4 bowls and top with a good grated cheese.