Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

13 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 15MINS

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

This citrusy garlic shrimp requires minimal cooking time and will be on your table in 15 minutes. If you are pressed for time, this is a fantastic healthy option for a weeknight meal. Seafood lovers will love the zest of lemon and the sharp garlic flavor!
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This citrusy garlic shrimp requires minimal cooking time and will be on your table in 15 minutes. If you are pressed for time, this is a fantastic healthy option for a weeknight meal. Seafood lovers will love the zest of lemon and the sharp garlic flavor!
15MINS
Total Time
$6.61
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
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Medium Raw Peeled Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
2 lb
Medium Raw Peeled Deveined Tail-On Shrimps
Unsalted Butter
3 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter, divided
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Red Bell Pepper
1
Red Bell Pepper, sliced
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced, sliced
1/2 juiced and 1/2 sliced
Smoked Paprika
as needed
Smoked Paprika
Asparagus
3 cups
Asparagus
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Parsley
for garnish
optional
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step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp).
step 2
Season the Medium Raw Peeled Deveined Tail-On Shrimps (2 lb) with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3
Once the butter is melted, cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes on each side. The shrimp will look opaque.
step 4
Sauté the Garlic (2 cloves), Red Bell Pepper (1), Italian Seasoning (1 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), and Smoked Paprika (as needed) until fragrant. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp has cooked through. Take out the shrimp and set aside.
step 5
To the same pan over medium heat, add the remaining Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) and Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Once the butter has melted, add the Asparagus (3 cups).
step 6
Cook the asparagus until fork-tender and season with Salt (to taste). Approximately 5-6 minutes, but may vary depending on how thick the asparagus is.
step 7
Add the shrimp back to the pan. Squeeze half of a Lemon (1/2) over the top of the shrimp and asparagus. Allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes.
step 8
Remove from heat. Garnish with Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp) and Lemon Slices (1/2) before serving.
step 8 Remove from heat. Garnish with Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp) and Lemon Slices (1/2) before serving.
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Gluten-Free
Date Night
Keto
Low-Carb
Healthy
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Shellfish
Vegetables
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