This shrimp and asparagus tortellini is seasoned with lemon and dill. making it the perfect flavor combo for spring and summer.
This easy Shrimp, Asparagus and Tortellini in Lemon-Dill Scampi Sauce was inspired by the bounty of spring, and the fresh flavors of summer soon to come. Asparagus is ridiculously inexpensive right now, and I got a fantastic deal on some frozen wild American shrimp a couple weeks ago, so the combo sort of matched itself up. Dill is one of my favorite go-to herbs for spring and summer dishes, especially when seafood is involved.
The recipe makes a nice light dinner for 4, or would be a great addition to a buffet, since the serving temperature is so flexible. I actually prefer it at room temperature.
For another warm weather tortellini dish, try my Pesto Tortellini Salad.
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Shrimp, Asparagus & Tortellini in Lemon-Dill Scampi
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dry cheese tortellini or 4 serving equivalent in fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 2 large cloves of garlic
- 1 bunch asparagus
- ½ - ¾ pound of raw wild shrimp shelled & deveined
- ½ zest & juice a lemon
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅓ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup white wine
Instructions
- Put pot of water on for tortellini. Cook them al dente according to package directions.
- Put oil and butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Crush & mince the garlic and slice the asparagus on the diagonal, add to them pan and saute until asparagus is about ¾ cooked.
- Add shrimp, lemon, salt, dill & wine. Saute until shrimp is just shy of cooked through, add the cooked tortellini and stir to mix evenly, then remove from heat.
- Dish can be served warm with lemon or grated cheese, or cold with lemon and a little olive oil.
ashley - baker by nature says
This meal has ALL of my favorite things going on: YESSSS!
Mellisa says
What a great combo of ingredients!
Kathleen says
Love tortellini, it is seriously one of my favorite dishes and this looks delicious!
Courtney says
I love this! Tortellini is incredible!
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says
Looks like an amazing recipe!
Donna says
Okay, this dish looks divine... and like it was difficult to make. So I love that it's actually easy!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Mmm, I could go for some that of that right now! The lemon with the shrimp and dill sounds so refreshing.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
My daughter would be all over this!
Angela says
This looks so fresh and delicious! It's perfect for spring.
Lolo says
This looks amazing!
Stefani says
This dish looks amazing. I had some tortellini last night, but not with shrimp. Thanks for the great idea.
April Golightly says
The dish is a master piece!
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
That looks so good!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
That looks so good. I'll be trying this one soon.
Sheri says
This looks delicious!
Sheilacakes says
I love shrimp. Thanks for sharing this.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks so delicious!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
love love ASPARAGUS yummmy
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
What an amazing recipe!
Toni says
Can you just come cook dinner for me one night LOL. This looks so so so good.