Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Trim asparagus by snapping off woody ends and cutting stalks into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet along with asparagus; cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; mix in lemon juice, zest, and butter if using. Toss for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg