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A serving of succulent Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with tender asparagus spears.

Classic Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

This classic recipe features succulent shrimp and tender asparagus cooked in a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450 g) Raw shrimp peeled and deveined (medium-large)
  • 1 lb (450 g) Fresh asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Red-pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 large Lemon zest of
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp Sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Notes

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as rice or pasta, or a fresh green salad. Enjoy!