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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus: Your 20-Minute Dinner Delight

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste or omit
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine Can be substituted with chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest Zest from organic lemons is ideal
  • to taste pinch Salt
  • to taste pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Asparagus Fresh or substitute with green beans
  • 1 pound Fresh or Frozen Uncooked Shrimp Peeled and thawed
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Or substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam and turn golden brown (1-2 minutes).
  2. Add crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the dry white wine, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the juice and zest of the lemon along with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Introduce chopped asparagus to the pan and sauté for approximately 2 minutes until bright green.
  6. Carefully add the uncooked shrimp, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until pink and opaque.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust cooking times based on shrimp size.

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