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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

20 min320 kcal

Quick 20-minute dinner with succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus.

Ingredients

  • 400g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 200g asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Add asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • You can also use other vegetables like broccoli or green beans.

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