Quick Shrimp and Asparagus
Quick and flavorful, this shrimp and asparagus dish combines succulent shrimp with tender asparagus in a vibrant sauté. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Asparagus (bright green, firm stalks)
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Peel shrimp if necessary and chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- 4. Add asparagus: Toss in chopped asparagus, cooking until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- 5. Season: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve hot: Plate the shrimp and asparagus, ready to enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Enhance your dish by adding bell peppers or zucchini for color. Experiment with spices like chili flakes or lemon zest for extra flavor.