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 pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then add asparagus.
- Cook until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with scallops for a different seafood flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg