Shrimp and Asparagus
A light and delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp, crisp-tender asparagus, and zesty lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers gently.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and let it sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes, until opaque and firm.
- Toss in the bite-sized pieces of asparagus and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice, stirring well.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are watched closely to avoid overcooking. Customize with different vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/shrimp-asparagus-recipe/