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Colorful plate featuring tender pink shrimp and vibrant green asparagus spears drizzled with a glossy lemon garlic sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, styled on a white plate against a rustic wooden backdrop

Bright Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus in 20 Minutes

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A quick and flavorful recipe combining succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for weeknights or special occasions

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Toss in asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute broccoli or green beans for asparagus.
  • Adjust lemon to taste for more citrusy flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg