Valentine's Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta for #SundaySupper

How do you feel about Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate it?  Are you having fun with it? Yes?!  To me it is a holiday that grew on me after having children :).

What do you like about Valentine's Day? Is it the chocolate, the roses, or the savory treat?  To me it is about all of those things, but most of all having fun and enjoying it with my family.

When Isabel from announced the Valentine's Day Event for the #SundaySupper Team I knew right away that my dish will be a savory treat.  You see, neither Ron nor Mia Rose are huge chocolate lovers ~ unlike Alena and me :)  So for Valentine's Day it has to be something that is a real treat plus enjoyed by all of us. We still have winter so having fresh asparagus is a real treat this time of year, and asparagus seems to be one of THE foods to eat on Valentine's :) Todays #SundaySupper event is hosted by my amazing friend Jen be sure to visit Juanita's Cocina.

So here it is....

Valentine's Asparagus. Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta

• 1 lb. fresh pasta {I got ours from Pastaworks}
• Splash of Olive Oil
• 1/2 lb. fresh Asparagus ~ cleaned and cut into pieces
•     1 Lemon {lemon zest from the entire untreated lemon}, juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 lb.  fresh Manila Clams 
• 1/4 lb fresh Bay Shrimp
•    3 sprigs of green onion diced 
• Salt, Pepper to taste
• Optional grated Parmesiano Reggiano

1.a  Heat Olive Oil in a large pan {I use a cast iron pan} and add Asparagus with a pinch of salt. Saute

       for a couple of minutes until bright green and not quite done,

1.b As Olive Oil heats up, bring water in a large pot to a boil.  

2.a Add clams, and lemon juice to the pan and saute for a minute, cover and cook for about two 

      minutes. Be sure not to over-cook them

2.b Cook Pasta until al dente and drain

3.   Remove any unopened clams from the pan and discard them before adding lemon zest, salt, pepper 
      and bay shrimp.

4.   Place pasta in a large serving dish and top with the Asparagus-Clam-Bay Shrimp mixture and 

      combine it with the pasta.  Top with diced green onions; serve with {optional} Parmesiano

      Regiano.

Now it is time to check out all the other fantastic treats the rest of the #SundaySupper Team brings to the Valentine's Day table.  You will certainly find just the special treat to make for your darlings....

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:

• Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx
• Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP
• Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere
• Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama
• Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
• Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni’s Food
• Individual Beef “Phyll-ingtons” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes
• Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie
• Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Sweet Eats:

• Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker
• Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love
• Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
• Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious
• Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean
• Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie
• Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Banana Cream from The Lovely Pantry
• Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine
• Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village
• Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What’s For Dinner?
• Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious
• Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box
• Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet
• Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes
• #GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter
• Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
• Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita’s Cocina
• Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie
• Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
• Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from Ruffles & Truffles
• Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways
• Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen
• Raw Fudge Love from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days
• Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey
• Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.
• Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife
• Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking
• Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood
• Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days
• Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear’s Wife

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Drinks:

• Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie
• Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride
• Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please from An Appealing Plan
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