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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Delight in this Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus, a quick and healthy dinner recipe loaded with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Trim asparagus by snapping off woody ends.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. In the same skillet, cook marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Return asparagus to the skillet; gently toss to combine all ingredients.
  6. Serve warm with additional sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 14g

Notes

For variations, try swapping shrimp with chicken or tofu, adding white wine or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.

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