Shrimp Shack Express

Ingredients
4 c. loosely packed fresh basil
1/4 c. toasted pine nuts
4 garlic cloves, 1 crushed and 3 chopped
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/3 c. plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 lb. spaghetti
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions
1
For the pesto: Combine the basil, pine nuts, crushed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse to make a coarse paste. Scrape down the sides. With the machine running, add 1⁄3 cup olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth paste. Add the parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
3
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat. Add the asparagus and cook, tossing, until bright green, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the shrimp and season with the remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, tossing, until the shrimp is just cooked through and the asparagus is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and toss, about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. 5 Add the spaghetti, pesto and 1⁄2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet and toss well to coat, adding up to 1⁄2 cup more cooking water if needed. Serve with parmesan.

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Health benefits of shrimp.

Omega 3s, Lean Protein, and 3 More Super-Healthy Benefits of Eating Shrimp Shrimp is one of the most popular types of seafood, and it's extremely healthy too. From protein to omega-3s, here are all the top shrimp health benefits, according to RDNs.