Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep shrimp:
   • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook asparagus:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes, until just tender. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook shrimp:
   • In the same skillet, melt butter.
   • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Add flavor:
   • Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
   • Return asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot — great with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

✅ Pro Tip: Don’t overcook the shrimp — they cook fast, and overcooking will make them rubbery.