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Easy Zesty Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus

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A quick and flavorful shrimp and asparagus dish with a bright lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: rinse shrimp and pat dry, trim and cut asparagus, mince garlic, and squeeze lemon juice, removing seeds.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add asparagus, sprinkle with salt, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Return asparagus to the skillet with shrimp. Pour in fresh lemon juice and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adding lemon juice off the heat preserves brightness. Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking for a good sear. Medium heat is ideal to prevent butter from burning.

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