Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Toss in asparagus and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
