Description
Shrimp & Asparagus Delight is a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners. It features tender shrimp and crisp asparagus, sautéed with garlic and lemon for a bright, zesty finish. This dish is both healthy and satisfying, showcasing the natural flavors of its ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Trim asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push asparagus to one side. Add shrimp to the other side, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp and asparagus. Gently toss to combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For an appealing presentation, serve in shallow bowls and add lemon wedges on the side.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 8g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg