Description
A quick and easy dish combining succulent shrimp and fresh asparagus, all tossed in zesty lemon and fragrant garlic for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and asparagus to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to keep it tender. Be mindful of garlic to avoid burning. Aim for tender-crisp asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg