Dinner: Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus Spaghetti

Recipe by Lindsay Funston All the fresh flavors you crave in one super-easy spaghetti.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus Spaghetti

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.

Ingredients

12 oz. spaghetti
2 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch asparagus, stalks trimmed and quartered
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, then add asparagus and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes, then add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, lemon slices, Parmesan, and heavy cream and let simmer, then add cooked spaghetti.
Toss until coated, then add pasta water until sauce is creamy.

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