Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 oz

Angel Hair (Capellini)

1 lb

Asparagus

trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tsp

Vegetable oil

5 unit

Garlic cloves

chopped

1 cup

Sliced mushrooms

sliced

0.25 cup

Low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

Sesame oil

1 tbsp

Brown sugar

3 tbsp

Chutney

2 tbsp

Toasted sesame seeds

toasted

1 bunch

Scallions

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Vinegar

1 lb

Medium shrimp

Step 1
~3 min

Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus in the last 2 minutes.

Step 2
~3 min

Drain pasta and asparagus thoroughly.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chopped garlic and sliced mushrooms to the saucepan.

Step 5
~3 min

Saute for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir in low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, chutney, toasted sesame seeds, scallions, and vinegar.

Step 7
~3 min

Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Step 8
~3 min

Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.

Step 9
~3 min

Toss the cooked shrimp and sauce with the angel hair pasta and asparagus.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chutney to suit your taste.

Garnish with extra sesame seeds and scallions for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed broccoli
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of Italian pasta with Asian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekday dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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