Description
A quick and healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus recipe with juicy shrimp, crisp asparagus, fresh garlic, lemon zest, and a bright zesty garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 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 the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet with the asparagus.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter if using. Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until coated and heated through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp, or they may become rubbery.
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking so they sear instead of steam.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
- Butter is optional, but it gives the sauce a richer finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 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: 640
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 185