Description
A quick and healthy dish combining shrimp, asparagus, and a zesty lemon-garlic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cut asparagus to the skillet and stir well.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and asparagus are tender.
- Finish with lemon juice for added freshness.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish can be served on its own, over rice or pasta, or in a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, lemon garlic, quick dinner, healthy recipe