NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz Large shrimp

1.5 oz Brown rice pasta

1 cup Asparagus

0.5 tbsp Grass-fed butter

0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the brown rice pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  During the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking, add the trimmed asparagus pieces to the boiling water to blanch them until bright green.

• 3

  Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water for the sauce.

• 4

  In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the grass-fed butter with the extra virgin olive oil.

• 5

  Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

• 6

  Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.

• 8

  Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.