Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp and tender asparagus, brightened with zesty Meyer lemon and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 Meyer lemons
- Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped asparagus and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the shrimp, Meyer lemon juice, and zest, and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg