Description
A quick and elegant weeknight dinner featuring tender shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 pound large shrimp (size 16–20 or 21-25), peeled and deveined, patted dry
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Wash asparagus and trim woody ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces or leave whole.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little butter if needed and cook asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and stir for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the pan, add remaining butter, and squeeze lemon juice over everything. Toss to combine.
- Cook for another 30 seconds, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to prevent steaming. Watch garlic closely to prevent burning. Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, asparagus recipe, quick dinner, 15 minute meals, seafood, healthy dinner, gluten-free, keto-friendly