Description
Shrimp and Asparagus Delight is a colorful, quick dish that marries succulent shrimp with crisp asparagus, infused with garlic and lemon for an invigorating burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash asparagus, trim tough ends, and pat shrimp dry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3 minutes per side).
- Stir in chopped asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook until asparagus is bright green yet crisp (about 4 minutes).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional red pepper flakes or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 260mg