Ingredients:
3 cups cut fresh asparagus, cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled & deveined ( about 30)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, rubbed
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, more if you wish
1/2 cup orange juice
2 -3 teaspoons lemons, zest of
2 (14 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans ( or your favourite beans)
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces dry spinach fettuccine
1 lemons, cut in wedges,for garnish and to squeeze over finished dish (optional)
Directions:
Cook spinach fettuccine according to instructions on package.
Saute asparagus, onion and garlic in oil in a large non stick frypan until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, oregano and red pepper flakes; saute until shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes, do not over cook.
Stir in orange juice and lemon rind.
Coarsly mash about 1/4 of the beans; stir beans into skillet and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in salt.
Serve over spinach fettuccine, with lemon wedges on the side.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.