Name: Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 oz raw, thawed shrimp (no tails and de-veined); 4 Tbsp butter; 4 tsp lemon juice; garlic, salt and lemon pepper to taste; 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta; 12-15 asparagus stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 mushrooms, sliced; 12 oz jar alfredo sauce; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 3 stalks green onions, sliced for garnish

March 6, 2016 by Krista

Happiness is Homemade Link Party 03/06

Welcome to the party… sorry I’m late! And sorry I’ve been MIA all week. I’ve been doing some behind the scenes work. I’m making some changes around here and I’ll be doing some new things and cleaning out some old things. It’ll be fun… and require some work and time.

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This Week’s Features

How I Got Over 1000 Views in My First Month of Blogging by The Tightwad Teacher

Easy Shredded Chicken Tostadas from 5 Minutes For Mom

The Winner Is … Ampersand by Paper Seedlings

Homemade Obstacle Course from Lollie Tot

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February 28, 2016 by Krista

Happiness is Homemade Link Party 02/28

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s Happiness is Homemade party! Did you get to check out last week’s awesome links? Let’s check out a few of them!

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February 23, 2016 by Krista

Snacking Better with Sunsweet Philippine Tropicals

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunsweet Growers. All opinions regarding Sunsweet Philippine Tropicals Dried Fruit and all content in this post are 100% mine.

With three growing boys and a 6-foot-3 husband, I am always looking for snacking options for our home. I like to offer my family variety in their snacking and, recently, we have been enjoying more dried fruit. I absolutely love the Sunsweet Philippine Tropicals Dried Fruit and they have recently come out with two delectable new flavors! It’s a quick grab-and-go snack that doesn’t need refrigeration and won’t mold, perfect for the diaper bag or a day running errands. My whole family loves it, it’s easy to take with us wherever we go and they are so full of delicious flavor.

SNACK ON SUNSWEET PHILIPPINE TROPICALS DRIED FRUIT

The new Sunsweet Philippine Green Mango fruits are picked early, before it’s completely ripe. The mango pieces are tangy, delivering a tart-sweet combo that will excite your taste buds. Mr. Napping loves that these aren’t as sweet as a lot of other dried fruit. I, on the other hand, am in love with the new Thai Coconut Chip; they are amazing. They are lightly toasted so there’s a great crunch to them, similar to a potato chip, but better. And the creamy vanilla notes will leave you wanting more. The coconut chips are definitely one of my favorite snacks to munch on and it’s so hard to stop after just a few.

But there’s even more deliciousness available! My kids love the Sunsweet Philippine Mango pieces; they are a delicious treat. These aren’t your average grocery store produce section mangoes! They are so full of flavor! On an island in the Philippines, Sunsweet found a microclimate producing Mangos even the locals rave about. Sunsweet Philippine Mangoes are Marabella Mangos from this area’s ideal conditions, which produce an unbeatable flavor. Sunsweet Philippine Mango pieces are thick and soft with a hint of sweet floral taste. It is America’s #1 Mango. And I can’t forget the Sunsweet Philippine Pineapple! It is so soft and full of flavor, almost like eating chunks of fresh pineapple. Because Sunsweet Philippine Tropicals are sourced from unique microclimates with ideal growing conditions, they have an amazing taste of the tropics that is succulent and sweet. A perfect tropical get-away for your taste buds!

GO TO PARADISE WITH SUNSWEET PHILIPPINE TROPICALS DRIED FRUIT

All this talk of the tropics makes me want to spend a week on a beach with the sunshine! You too? Well, right now, Sunsweet is sponsoring the Sunsweet Find Your Paradise Sweepstakes! The winner gets to pick their Tropical destination from Hawaii, a Caribbean Cruise or Florida. To enter, Sunsweet fans vote for their tropical vacation location for a chance to win. The winner will be selected randomly. There will also be additional opportunities for weekly winners to receive a gift basket containing the new Tropicals flavors and beach gear! You can find the full rules and enter to win at FindYourParadise.sunsweet.com or at Sunsweet.com and through Sunsweet’s various advertising channels on Facebook and Pandora.

I would have a very difficult tine choosing between Hawaii and a Caribbean Cruise! Which vacation destination would you choose? Leave a comment after you enter the sweepstakes and let me know!

February 21, 2016 by Krista

Happiness is Homemade Link Party – 02/21

Welcome to the party. We’ve been sick this week and that makes for a looooong week. So, I’m just gonna cut to the chase. Check out the features and link up you awesomeness! Go!

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February 19, 2016 by Krista

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta

We are a seafood family. We love it. We can’t turn down a delicious fish, crab or shellfish dish, but our absolute favorite is shrimp. We are a family of meat eaters and I really love that I can vary our diets – and our menu – with seafood. This Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta dish was quickly devoured by my whole family. And, the best part, it was on the table in under an hour!

There are lots of ways to incorporate seafood and it doesn’t have to break the bank. While fresh seafood is always my preferred kind, we use frozen shrimp and fish filets often and it’s still delectable.

This was so simple to make, which fit into our busy weeknight schedule nicely. We cooked it together, ate together and it was pretty quick, not to mention delicious and flavorful! What more can a busy mom ask for?!

SHRIMP SCAMPI AND ASPARAGUS PARMESAN PASTA

COOKING WITH SHRIMP: FROZEN VS FRESH

My favorite frozen shrimp to use are raw, no tail and de-veined. They are super easy to thaw with warm water, you don’t have to stand at the sink yanking off tails that will smell awful in the trash later that night, and there is a little more leeway with cooking them before they turn rubbery.

The wiggle room while cooking is especially nice with kids running around while I’m making dinner. And the shrimp do still cook pretty quickly – they are fully cooked in about 5-7 mins. Afternoons and evenings are busy for us – and many of you – so getting dinner to the table faster is always good thing.

SHRIMP AS A HEALTHIER AND LEANER PROTEIN SOURCE

Shrimp is America’s #1 seafood and, when compared to other sources of protein – such as chicken, it offers a healthier and leaner alternative. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends people eat at least two servings of seafood each week.

The average American consumes less than one serving a week (that would be us, for the most part). We like seafood, but once a week is on the high end of consumption for us.

Eating seafood twice a week sounds expensive to me… but, we’ve found that frozen seafood is the best (or at least better) of both worlds. It’s more affordable than fresh seafood and offers the flexibility to add it to our week night dinners without having to stop at the store as apart of dinner preparations.

Yield: Serves 6

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta

Delicious shrimp in a buttery sauce served with noodles and a creamy alfredo make this a hearty, rich dish perfect for dinner any day of the week.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz raw, thawed shrimp (no tails and de-veined)
4 Tbsp butter
4 tsp lemon juice
garlic, salt and lemon pepper to taste
12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
12-15 asparagus stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 mushrooms, sliced
12 oz jar alfredo sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 stalks green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

1.In a pot, boil water for the pasta. Cook the pasta to al dente, approximately 8 minutes.

2.Melt the butter in a large saucepan on the stove. Add shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms to the melted butter sauce.

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta SeaPak Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus and Mushrooms

3.Saute the shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms in 4 tbsp butter until they are tender. Season with garlic, lemon juice and lemon pepper if desired. This only takes about 8 mins or so.

If you prefer your asparagus more tender, saute them first and add the shrimp and mushrooms when the asparagus is nearly done.

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta Saute SeaPak Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus and Mushrooms

4.Strain your pasta and return to the pot to keep warm.

5.Add the alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta SeaPak Shrimp Scampi Alfredo Sauce

6.You can add the pasta to the sauce and mix until the sauce evenly coats the pasta or serve the sauce over the pasta.

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta Mixed

7.Enjoy!

Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus Parmesan Pasta - A quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 535Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 1426mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 27g