Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, add lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free, Low-carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg