Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus (20-Minutes)
A bright, flavorful one-pan meal with succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, zesty lemon, and garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lemon (juice and zest)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Trim asparagus ends and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic for 1-2 min until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 min per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Cook asparagus for 3-4 min until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to skillet. Add lemon juice, zest, and optional butter. Toss and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use wild-caught shrimp for best flavor.
- Pat shrimp very dry to ensure a good sear.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg