Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp and crisp asparagus in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add asparagus and lemon juice, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp.
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor.
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Asparagus, Easy Dinner, Flavor-Packed Meal