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 freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, add lemon zest, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are cooked thoroughly but not overdone for best texture.
- You can substitute asparagus with broccoli or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Sautéing and quick stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg