Description
A bright and quick dish featuring shrimp and asparagus cooked in garlic and lemon for a fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus, and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve it over rice, pasta, or quinoa for a full meal or on toast for a lighter option. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, quick meal, lemon garlic, one pan