Description
A quick-fix recipe for lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus that impresses without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and asparagus to the skillet; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Pour lemon juice and zest over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning and texture for shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, quick dinner, lemon garlic, easy recipe