This quick and easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is ready in less than 20 minutes! This one pan meal is exploding with flavor and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a healthy dinner, give this garlic shrimp and asparagus a try!
1/2teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't like spice)
4large garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4cupdry white wine
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1/2teaspoonfresh lemon zest
1teaspoonsalt (more to taste)
1/4teaspoonfresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
1poundasparagus, chopped into 1" pieces
1poundfresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, patted dry
1/2cupfresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until it's completely melted and just starts to brown.
Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the basil.
Remove from heat. Taste and add more spices or lemon juice, as needed. Serve warm!
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