Classic Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
This classic recipe features succulent shrimp and tender asparagus cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- large pan or skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium, 21–30 pound) ≈ 450 g
- 1 lb Fresh asparagus spears, trimmed ≈ 450 g
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter ≈ 60 g
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Large Lemon, zest and juice zest + 2 Tbsp juice
- ¼ cup Dry white wine or chicken broth optional
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes optional
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp Salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper adjust as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the spears into 2-inch pieces.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus pieces with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Heat the pan to medium-high.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a little lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.