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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

A quick and delicious recipe featuring shrimp and asparagus sautéed in garlic butter.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. 3. Push asparagus to the side of the skillet and add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Asparagus, Garlic Butter, Shrimp
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