Description
A delightful dish that balances bright, zesty flavors with tender shrimp and crunchy asparagus, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add asparagus and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, choose fresh shrimp and avoid overcooking. Adding lemon zest can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg