Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare the shrimp and asparagus.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add asparagus, and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet, then sauté until fragrant. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Combine asparagus with shrimp, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh shrimp.
- Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg