Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus – Quick Healthy 20-Minute Dinner
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is a quick, healthy 20-minute meal featuring juicy shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
- Add remaining oil and cook asparagus for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to pan, add lemon juice, zest, and butter.
- Toss and cook 1–2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
- Serve alone or over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg