Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of half a lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (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.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more citrus flavor.
- You can substitute green beans for asparagus if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
