Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with vibrant asparagus, garlic, and zesty lemon. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, then season with salt and pepper.
- Trim the Asparagus: Cut asparagus into pieces after removing woody ends.
- Cook the Garlic: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Cook the Asparagus: Sauté asparagus until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return shrimp to skillet with asparagus, add lemon juice, zest, and butter; cook to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes; serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Asparagus Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Quick and Easy
