Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus – So much flavor and so easy to throw together.
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
- 1 bunch Fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed 🥦
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter 🧈
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
- ½ Fresh lemon, sliced into rounds and juiced 🍋
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (for that subtle heat!) 🌶️
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped 🌿
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Asparagus: Toss your trimmed asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. 🥦🌪️✨
- Sauté the Greens: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 4–6 minutes until they are vibrant green and tender-crisp. 🍳🔥📈
- The Shrimp Sear: Push the asparagus to one side of the pan. Add a bit more oil if needed and place the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. 🦐📐🥇
- Cook to Pink: Sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and get those beautiful golden edges as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🤤
- The Garlic Butter Magic: Lower the heat slightly. Add the butter and minced garlic to the center of the pan. Let the butter melt and the garlic become fragrant (about 1 minute). 🧄🧈🌪️
- Zest It Up: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and toss in the lemon slices to infuse the sauce with extra citrus brightness. 🍋🌊💎
- The Final Toss: Combine the shrimp and asparagus back together, ensuring every piece is coated in that silky garlic butter sauce. 🦐🥦🤝
- The Fresh Finish: Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley to make the colors pop! 🎨🌿✨
- Serve: Enjoy this light and healthy masterpiece immediately! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Skillet” Secret: As shown in the photo, using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve that perfect, restaurant-quality sear on the shrimp while keeping the asparagus crisp! 🥘🛡️💎
- The “Fast” Hack: Make sure your shrimp are patted completely dry before adding them to the pan—this ensures they sear beautifully rather than steaming! 🦐🎯✨
