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A vibrant plate featuring tender shrimp and crisp asparagus spears coated in a glossy lemon garlic sauce, plated on a rustic wooden surface with fresh lemon slices and herbs, capturing a fresh and appetizing presentation with bright colors and inviting textures.

Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Dinner

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A fast, easy-to-make dish combining shrimp and asparagus in a lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a light dinner or a quick weekday meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
  4. Add asparagus and cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute green beans for asparagus.
  • Adjust lemon juice to taste for more zing.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg