Description
A quick and delightful dish featuring shrimp and asparagus, flavored with lemon and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Toss in the asparagus and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you’re feeling adventurous.
- Cook for an additional minute, mixing everything together to marry those flavors.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Prep all ingredients beforehand for a smoother cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, lemon garlic, quick meal, easy recipe, summer dish