Shrimp, Asparagus & Tortellini in Lemon-Dill Scampi
Shrimp and Asparagus Tortellini in a Lemon Dill Scampi sauce is perfect for a special dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 432kcal
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.
Notes
The cooking instructions above are for typical thickness asparagus and 16-24 shrimp. If you have smaller shrimp or thicker asparagus you may want to wait until the asparagus is pretty much done, before adding the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 325mg | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 5.9mg