Name: Garlic lemon shrimp and asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 9 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp water

Nutrition

Per serving

415 calories

Protein: 47g; 44% of calories
Carbs: 18g; 17% of calories
Fat: 18g; 39% of calories

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Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the butter. Once melted, add the asparagus and water. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the water has evaporated and the asparagus is tender and bright green.
Push the asparagus to the side of the pan and add the remaining butter and the garlic to the empty space. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing everything together, until the shrimp are heated through. Done when opaque and heated through, 145°F.
Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus. Toss well for 1 minute to coat every piece in the pan sauce, then remove from the heat and plate.

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