Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce and sautéed alongside tender asparagus, creating a colorful, mouthwatering meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines fresh flavors with simple preparation for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Trim asparagus by snapping off woody ends.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté asparagus for about 3 minutes until bright green but crisp; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Return asparagus to the skillet; gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Serve warm with additional sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg