Description
A quick and delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, paired with tender asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Fresh asparagus is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Asparagus, Quick Dinner, Seafood Recipe