Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Butter Shrimp with Asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- Push the asparagus to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for another minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the asparagus with broccoli or green beans for a different vegetable option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg