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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring tender shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 12 ounces), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim woody ends off asparagus and slice into 2-inch pieces. Mince garlic, zest the lemon, and juice it separately.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Let butter melt and bubble until light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the browned butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Add asparagus pieces to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp, stirring occasionally.
  5. Push asparagus to one side of the pan and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest on top. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 30 seconds.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before cooking to get a nice sear and avoid sogginess. Use thinner asparagus stalks for even cooking or slice thick stalks lengthwise. If shrimp releases water, raise heat slightly to evaporate excess liquid but watch carefully to avoid burning. Lemon zest is essential for bright flavor—don’t skip it.

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