Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that brings together the succulent flavors of shrimp with the crispness of asparagus, all elevated by the bright, zesty notes of lemon and the aromatic punch of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, rinsed and tough ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce, optional
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Season the shrimp by tossing them in a bowl with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4 to 6 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Push shrimp to one side of the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the center of the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until golden and fragrant. Pour in broth and Sriracha, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, then simmer for about 1 minute.
- Return sautéed asparagus to the skillet and gently toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, add lemon zest, and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
- Take off heat and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or pasta.
Notes
Choose sustainably sourced shrimp for best results.
Look for firm asparagus with bright green color.
Garlic enhances flavor; use fresh for best taste.
Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg