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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus for a Fresh, Zesty Dinner

Enjoy a vibrant and zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus dish, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking
  • 1 lemon Juice and zest For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  4. Stir in the asparagus and lemon juice and zest.
  5. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  6. Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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