How about a delicious and quick Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus? It's light, flavorful, and perfect for a summer evening. Here's how you can make it:
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
Ingredients:
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lemon (zest and juice)
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3 tablespoons butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Olive oil
Instructions:
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Prepare Asparagus:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
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Add asparagus spears to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Cook Shrimp:
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In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil if needed.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
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Combine:
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Reduce heat to low and add butter to the skillet. Let it melt and coat the shrimp.
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Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine everything evenly.
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Serve:
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Return the asparagus to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Enjoy!
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Serve the Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus immediately while warm. It pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.
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This dish is quick to prepare, full of bright flavors, and perfect for a light summer dinner.