Description
A quick, delicious, and healthy dish featuring succulent shrimp and tender asparagus, enhanced with vibrant lemon and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until tender.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus, and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with rice or quinoa to soak up the flavorful juices. For reheat, warm in the skillet with a splash of olive oil or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg