Description
Shrimp and asparagus unite in this vibrant dish, delivering a quick and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!
Ingredients
- Shrimp (fresh or frozen, deveined)
- Asparagus (bright green stalks)
- Garlic (minced)
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp is pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and add butter until melted. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste; mix gently and let flavors meld for an additional minute. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added variety, substitute asparagus with broccoli or snap peas. - Experiment with fresh herbs for a unique flavor twist.