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Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet
Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet is a quick and healthy one pan meal loaded with fresh citrus flavors.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp about 16-20 shrimp
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 1 bunch trimmed asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp,½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once the oil is hot add ¼ cup minced shallots to the skillet. Stir and cook until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp in one even layer to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, not moving the shrimp. Flip shrimp over and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, just until it's heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
942mg
(39%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1243IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1243IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.