Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a buttery lemon garlic sauce. This easy recipe comes together in under 25 minutes and bursts with fresh, zesty flavor.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Asparagus: 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional): A pinch
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add asparagus and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp, then remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Melt butter in the same skillet, then add shrimp.
- Cook to Perfection: Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink.
- Finishing Touches: Return asparagus to the pan, add lemon juice and zest, and toss to coat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp for the best texture.
- Fresh lemon juice adds the brightest flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes for sweetness or parmesan for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: lemon garlic shrimp, shrimp recipes, asparagus recipes, easy dinner, healthy seafood