Spiralized Carrot Spaghetti with Shrimp and Shaved Asparagus
Try this Spiralized Carrot Spaghetti with Shrimp and Shaved Asparagus recipe
Try this Spiralized Carrot Spaghetti with Shrimp and Shaved Asparagus recipe
- Carbohydrate 122.43832264084 g
- Cholesterol 172.365100448 mg
- Fat 5.86658699852 g
- Fiber 37.0719993305206 g
- Protein 38.47515256644 g
- Saturated Fat 0.895185743072 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1453g)
- Sodium 231.469463210333 mg
- Sugar 85.3663233103194 g
- Trans Fat 2.61787084352 g
- Calories 503 calories
Step-by-step
- Bring a medium pot filled halfway with water to a boil. Once boiling, add in the carrot noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until al dente or cooked to your preference. Drain into a colander and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place a medium skillet over medium heat and add in the tomato sauce. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside. Stir the asparagus tips into the sauce and bring to a simmer and then add in the shrimp, cover, and let cook until shrimp turn C-shaped and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add the asparagus shavings, carrot noodles and toss just to coat the carrots and asparagus shavings in the sauce, about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta into bowls and serve, garnishing with extra pepper.
Operating within a thirty-minute window requires parallel execution between boiling water and skillet simmering. Combining vegetable ribbons with traditional seafood preparations bridges classic Italian tomato pairings and lighter, produce-forward substitutions.
Judging Doneness Visually
Shrimp release moisture rapidly when heated. Cover the skillet to trap steam and encourage even cooking without burning the tomato sauce base. Watch the protein closely. Raw crustaceans appear translucent and elongated. When heated, muscle fibers contract into a distinct C-shape and the flesh turns completely opaque white within two to three minutes per side. Overcooking yields a rubbery texture and dry interior.
Carrot strands require similar attention. Boil the vegetable noodles for exactly two to three minutes. Pull them from the heat while they retain slight structural resistance. Completely soft carrot noodles collapse under heavy sauces.
- If shrimp form tight O-shapes, they have exceeded optimal cooking time by at least sixty seconds.
- Raw asparagus shavings should go into the pan during the final sixty seconds to maintain vibrant green color and crisp bite.
- Drain boiled carrot strands thoroughly in a colander to prevent excess water from diluting the garlic pasta sauce.
