Shrimp Scampi

• Kosher salt,* divided, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper*
• ½ pkg (about 8 oz) The Fresh Market Organic Pasta of choice
• 1 tbsp olive oil*
• 1 lb Peeled & Deveined Shrimp
• Veggie Steamer Bag of choice
• 1 pkg (3 oz) Butter Craft Provisions Butter of choice
• Chopped flat-leaf parsley* and lemon wedges* (optional)

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, drain pasta and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Add shrimp to skillet and cook, turning to cook on all sides, until golden brown and just cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.

While the shrimp cooks, microwave the asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender. Let the bag sit in the microwave for 1 minute before removing. Caution: Steamer bag will be hot and may release steam when opened.

Turn skillet heat down to medium and add butter to the skillet to melt. Once the butter is melted, add the cooked pasta and pasta water back to skillet and stir well to incorporate, heating gently until butter sauce is thickened and pasta is well-coated and glossy, about 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp to the skillet and stir, heating gently, 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and add the optional chopped parsley*, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Suggestion: Use white wine* instead of pasta water to make a white wine butter sauce for the pasta.

To Serve: Divide pasta onto 4 plates and serve with asparagus and optional lemon wedges.*