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A skillet filled with perfectly cooked Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet, garnished with parsley and cheese.

Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

This recipe creates a light yet satisfying meal using fresh shrimp and asparagus cooked quickly in one skillet. It is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 204
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and de-veined, tails removed if desired
  • 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed, can be left whole or chopped into thirds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Drizzle oil and add butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once butter melts, add shrimp and asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is fork-tender.
  3. Stir in the garlic for about 1 minute until it smells fragrant. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the mixture and serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 293mgSodium: 991mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 5mg

Notes

If you want to make your own herb blend, stir together 1/4 teaspoon each of dried basil, thyme, oregano, and parsley or rosemary.

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