30-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
30-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick recipe delivers a gourmet experience in just half an hour. With fresh ingredients and an easy-to-follow process, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Rinse asparagus under cold water and snap off the woody ends.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; melt butter with olive oil until bubbly but not browned.
- Add asparagus to the skillet; sauté for about 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in shrimp along with minced garlic; cook until shrimp turns pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture, stirring well to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan over each plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: You can swap asparagus for your favorite vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers. For added heat, incorporate red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like parsley or dill.