Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return shrimp to skillet, add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size and asparagus thickness.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg