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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

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A quick and simple one-pan recipe featuring bright lemon, fragrant garlic, tender shrimp, and crisp asparagus, perfect for a light and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and slice into 2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Zest and juice the lemon separately.
  2. Place your skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Let it warm until it shimmers but doesn’t smoke, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Toss in the asparagus pieces and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and bright green.
  5. Push the asparagus to one side of the pan and add the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  6. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus, then sprinkle the lemon zest on top. Stir gently to combine and coat with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly; cook in batches if needed. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Watch garlic carefully to avoid burning. Trim asparagus well to remove woody ends. Shrimp cook quickly; remove as soon as they turn pink and opaque to avoid rubberiness. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days in the fridge and reheat gently.

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