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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp sautéed with fresh asparagus for a healthy dinner.

Normal 10 min prep 10 min cook Serves 2 Normal
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Ingredients

  • shrimp, peeled and deveined
    250 grams 9 ounces medium size
  • asparagus
    200 grams 7 ounces trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • unsalted butter
    30 grams 2 tablespoons
  • garlic cloves
    3 grams 3 cloves minced
  • lemon juice
    15 ml 1 tablespoon
  • olive oil
    15 ml 1 tablespoon
  • salt
    to taste to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste to taste
  • fresh parsley
    5 grams 1 tablespoon chopped

Method

  • 1
    Heat olive oil and half the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 3
    Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  • 4
    Remove shrimp and set aside; add asparagus to the pan.
  • 5
    Cook asparagus for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • 6
    Return shrimp to pan, add remaining butter and lemon juice; stir to combine.
  • 7
    Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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