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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

A quick and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Vegetables
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 bunch asparagus about 1 lb
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
Seasoning and Oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep the asparagus by washing it under cold water and trimming off tough ends. Mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
  3. Add shrimp along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 9g

Notes

For a personalized touch, consider swapping shrimp for chicken or tofu, or add red pepper flakes for extra heat.

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