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Lemon Garlic Shrimp And Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp And Asparagus

A fast skillet dinner with juicy shrimp, tender asparagus, and a bright garlic butter lemon sauce, ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Cook asparagus in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  2. Add butter and garlic, cook briefly, then add shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cook shrimp 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then stir asparagus back in.
  4. Add lemon juice and zest, toss gently, and top with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better browning.
  • Add lemon juice off the heat to keep the flavor bright.
  • Use similarly sized asparagus stalks for even cooking.