Description
A quick and nutritious dish that combines shrimp and asparagus with the zesty flavors of lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the trimmed asparagus for about 3-4 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp and asparagus for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg