This Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomatoes recipe is easy to make and perfect for a special dinner.
Although we are technically in fall now, heirloom tomatoes are still readily available in my area. I took advantage of the fall asparagus crop, as well to elevate Shrimp and Tomato Scampi to a more seasonally exciting dish. I took full advantage of this economical bounty in this Shrimp, Asparagus & Heirloom Tomato Ginger Scampi. Shrimp & ginger round out the dish as a celebration of late summer - early fall. The Shrimp are reminiscent of sunny days at the shore, while ginger root not only harkens to the fall harvest of root crops, but makes for a spicy and aromatic marriage with the garlic of scampi. A simple addition that lifts the dish up a little, at least it did for me, as a noshed down on it...lol.
Looking for a spring version, try my Shrimp, Asparagus & Tortellini in Lemon-Dill Scampi
Don't have a tomato harvest of your own? Read my tomato gardening articles:
How to Grow Tomatoes in Raised Beds
Shrimp, Asparagus & Heirloom Tomato Ginger Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus approx 10 oz.
- 3 tbs butter
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 ½ cups small heirloom tomatoes cut larger ones
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- 12 oz dry pasta preferably spaghetti or linguini
Instructions
- Put salted water on for pasta, and cook to al dente while performing other steps.
- Cut woody ends off asparagus, then diagonally slice the spears.
- Place butter and oil in skillet over med-high heat, once melted add the asparagus and reduce to medium. Saute for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger, saute an additional minute.
- Add the tomatoes and cook stirring regularly until the skins have split and tomatoes are hot through.
- Add the shrimp, lemon and wine, saute until shrimp is just about cooked, then add the cooked and drained pasta. Toss over heat, until well coated and everything is evenly distributed.
- Serve hot with fresh lemon or grated cheese.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
Shrimp and asparagus are such a nice combination. Two of my favorite foods.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
This looks SO GOOD! Agh, you're killing me over here with my shellfish allergy! LOL!
Robin Gagnon says
Chicken scampi is always tasty 🙂
Kelsey Apley says
This is calling my husband names he loves seafood and pasta! Gonna make it for him and surprise him :-)!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
That looks so good! Love shrimp and asparagus, this is a perfect dinner for me.
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
Aren't heirloom tomatoes the greatest? We were given a few awhile ago and I just love them. The taste great, especially from a home garden, and they look great.
LyndaS says
Shrimp and pasta = Yum. That looks good.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
My fiance' would love this recipe!
Marcie W. says
This sounds wonderful, but I would skip the ginger since hubs once added far too much to a savory recipe and turned me off for good.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
My mother-in-law would be ALL over this!
Tammy says
That sounds fantastic - I don't cook much with asparagus, but this would go over well with my family I think.
HilLesha says
That looks really good! 🙂
courtney says
I can't get enough shrimp - hubby has been asking me to make a scampi too 🙂
Angela says
This looks so incredibly fresh and yummy!
Lolo says
The ginger shrimp sounds amazing!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I LOVE asparagus, so I know this is something I'd definitely would want to try!
Maria G. says
Mamma mia! Shrimps are sooo tasty on your photos. And only twenty minutes to cook. Where have I been all this time? Now, I finally know what is the main dish in my Halloween table... Your recipe of course. Are you surprised?
Kathleen says
I love shrimp and this looks so delicious. I bet the ginger makes it super good!
Jenn says
This looks so fresh and tasty!
Donna says
I love shrimp scampi and I've never had it with asparagus before. YUM!
Liz says
You know, I'm not sure I've ever tried an heirloom tomato before. Gosh darn it.... I have to have one now. This looks really good!
Melanie says
Oooooo I love anything with shrimp AND pasta!!! Looks delicious
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
So many of my favorite things. It looks delicious!