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Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp With Angel Hair

INGREDIENTS

3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
8uncooked jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
8fresh asparagus spears , trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a [...]

Asparagus Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS

16fresh asparagus spears
16 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , softened
8-12 slices bacon , strips cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup butter or margarine , melted
3-6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
lemon juice
hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp and tender, about 6-8 minutes.Drain and set aside.
Flatten bread with a rolling pin.Combine the cream cheese, bacon, chives, lemon juice, and hot sauce spread 1 tablespoonful on [...]

Asparagus With Citrus Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 lbs fresh asparagus
Garnish
chopped fresh chives

DIRECTIONS

Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.

Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.

Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place [...]

Asparagus Frittata Bites

INGREDIENTS

8 eggs
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
300 g frozen asparagus , partially thawed

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup swiss cheese, milk, salt and pepper.

Cut tips of asparagus and set aside.

Chop remaining asparagus and add to egg mixture.

Pour into 8" square metal cake pan.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Arrange asparagus tips neatly and evenly over the top.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until [...]

Asparagus & Zucchini Crudi

INGREDIENTS

2 zucchini , ends trimmed, don’t peel
1 bunch asparagus , trimmed (go for the pencil thin kind)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 ounce shaved pecorino romano cheese (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Using vegetable peeler or dusty old mandoline, shave the zucchini into long thin ribbons.Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal (bias cut).Toss the slices together and place the salad in a serving bowl. (You [...]

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