Dinner: Shrimp Limone with Pasta and Asparagus

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Simple fettuccine pasta gets uplifted with a combination of sautéed shrimp, asparagus, garlic and onion that's been mixed with Kalamata olives and covered in a creamy sauce flecked with lemon zest.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Shrimp Limone with Pasta and Asparagus

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 oz. fettuccine pasta
2 lemons
4 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. raw medium shrimp
1 large onion
1 1/2 lb. asparagus, woody ends snapped off
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. heavy (whipping) cream
1 c. basil leaves
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives

Instructions

Boil pasta as package directs. Save 1 ⁄3 cup pasta water. Drain pasta; put in a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, grate 2 tsp lemon zest and squeeze 3 Tbsp juice from lemons.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add shrimp and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in skillet. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Add asparagus, garlic, pepper and salt. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until asparagus are crisp-tender. Stir in cream, lemon zest and juice, basil and olives; bring to a boil. Pour over pasta. Add reserved cooking water; toss to mix and coat.

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