Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup black truffle oil
• 1/2 cup sweet butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 20 asparagus spears, cut in 1-inch pieces to 3/4 of the way down spear. Discard remainder
• 2 minced garlic cloves, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 drops liquid smoke
• 1/8 teaspoon Spanish saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 lb medium shrimp
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Directions

1. 1

   Heat saute pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add oil and butter.

3. 3

   When butter melts, add the next 8 ingredients.

4. 4

   Simmer 5-8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add shrimp and the other 1 minced clove of garlic.

6. 6

   Simmer 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add rice and mix well.

8. 8

   Add salt to taste (1/2 tspn).