Description
A delightful shrimp and asparagus dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and trim the asparagus, then cut them. Mince the garlic and zest your lemon.
- Heat the skillet: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to shimmer.
- Cook the asparagus: Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Add garlic and shrimp: Push asparagus to one side, add garlic and shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Enhance the dish: Sprinkle in lemon juice, zest, and chili flakes, stirring together for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for an hour before cooking. Ensure you use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg