Description
Quick and flavorful shrimp and asparagus skillet made with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs in only 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, then season with salt and pepper.
- Trim the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from skillet.
- Add remaining olive oil and cook asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery.
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 185