Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi

What do you get when you cross a scampi recipe and me? This recipe.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  black  truffle oil
• 1⁄2 cup sweet butter
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 20  asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces to 3/4 of the way down spear. Discard remainder
• 2  minced garlic cloves, divided
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2  drops liquid smoke
• 1⁄8 teaspoon Spanish saffron threads
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  lb medium shrimp
• 2  cups cooked long-grain rice

Directions

1. Heat saute pan over medium heat.
2. Add oil and butter.
3. When butter melts, add the next 8 ingredients.
4. Simmer 5-8 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and the other 1 minced clove of garlic.
6. Simmer 5 minutes.
7. Add rice and mix well.
8. Add salt to taste (1/2 tspn).