Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
Prep the Ingredients:
Ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
Trim the asparagus and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Mince the garlic, chop the fresh parsley, and zest the lemon.
Season the Shrimp and Asparagus:
In a bowl, combine the shrimp and asparagus.
Drizzle with olive oil and add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Toss to coat evenly.
Cooking:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp and asparagus mixture to the skillet, spreading it out into an even layer.
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and asparagus.
Add the lemon zest to the skillet.
Drop in the unsalted butter.
Sautéing:
Sauté the shrimp and asparagus for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Final Touch:
Stir everything together to coat the shrimp and asparagus in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve:
Transfer the cooked shrimp and asparagus to a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Enjoy:
Serve this Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus over cooked quinoa, rice, or your favorite pasta for a complete meal.
This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for busy women on the go who want a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish in just 20 minutes!