LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus – this is an smooth, light and healthful dinner choice this is cooked in a single pan and may be for your desk in 15 mins. Buttery shrimp and asparagus flavored with lemon juice and garlic. simplest 309 calories in line with serving!

this is the type of recipe I live for. Why? because it’s easy to make, takes minimum attempt, and is a hot meal on my dinner table in 15 mins.

I had some asparagus that wished cooked, but i have a sense this dish would flavor exceptional with a aspect of pasta or, in case you’re seeking to keep this meal low-carb, with zoodles (zucchini noodles). maybe even spiralized candy potato “noodles”! Mmmhmmm.

The freshly squeezed lemon juice compliments the flavor of each the shrimp and the asparagus very well. It gives this already tasty dish a fresh and mild improve in your taste buds. i latterly discovered the use of a garlic press. My oh my how i've been lacking out. If i am feeling lazy – i will use jarred minced garlic. I’ll admit it.

Ingredients :

Shrimp:

• 1.5 lbs medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)

Asparagus:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb asparagus
• salt (to taste)

Garnishment:

• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)

Instructions :

1. Place a large non-stick skillet with butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper (to taste). Allow to cook 1-2 minutes on one side.
2. Add the minced garlic, italian seasoning, onion powder and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and flipping the shrimp to cook on the opposite side.
3. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp has turned pink. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
4. Combine the butter and olive oil to the same pan. Once the butter has melted, add the asparagus. Season with salt (to taste). Allow to cook until the asparagus is fork-tender. Approximately 4-6 minutes. Time will be dependent on how thick the asparagus is.
5. Add the shrimp back to the pan. Squeeze half of a lemon over the top of the shrimp and asparagus. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.