Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
• 6 ounces dried linguini or fettuccine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup thin red, yellow, and/or green sweet pepper strips
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
• Lemon wedges (optional)