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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

This quick and easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is ready in less than 20 minutes! This one pan meal is exploding with flavor and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a healthy dinner, give this garlic shrimp and asparagus a try!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't like spice)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
  • 1 pound asparagus, chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, patted dry
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until it's completely melted and just starts to brown.
  2. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. 
  4. Add in the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the basil.
  6. Remove from heat. Taste and add more spices or lemon juice, as needed. Serve warm!