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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus in 30 Minutes!

Delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus recipe perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Asparagus
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  4. Add asparagus to the skillet and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Finish with lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

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