Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size to prevent overcooking.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg