Description
A quick and easy lemon-butter shrimp and asparagus skillet dish that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Lemon-butter shrimp, asparagus skillet, easy shrimp recipe, healthy dinner