Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time for different sizes of shrimp or asparagus thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg