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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring shrimp and asparagus sautéed with garlic and lemon for a fresh, flavorful dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: rinse and trim asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; peel and devein shrimp if needed; mince garlic; zest and juice lemon.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter; melt butter completely and heat oil until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add asparagus to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove asparagus and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant and golden but not brown.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Cook another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and firm.
  6. Return asparagus to the pan with shrimp. Pour lemon juice over everything, toss gently to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly. Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid burning. Cook shrimp quickly to prevent rubbery texture. If dairy-free, omit butter and add more olive oil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid drying shrimp.

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