Pasta With Shrimp and Asparagus

Yummy lemony pasta! A real favorite with my family.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 2 cups pasta

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle  clam juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8  ounces angel hair pasta
• 12  ounces large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1  bunch fresh asparagus
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper; cook 1 minute. Add clam juice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer; cover and cook 5 minutes.
2. 2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
3. 3. Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces. Steam until just tender.
4. 3. Add shrimp, asparagus and zest to skillet. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until shrimp are just cooked through. Toss with pasta, lemon juice, and parsley.