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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus for a Zesty Dinner Delight

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus dish, bursting with citrus flavors and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Asparagus
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 medium lemon (juice)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse and trim the asparagus by snapping off woody ends and slicing thick spears in half.
  4. Spread marinated shrimp and trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and asparagus and toss gently.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender.
  7. Zest an extra lemon over the dish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus.

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