Char-Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Asparagus

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Plump shrimp grilled to perfection in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce, paired with crisp-tender asparagus for a light yet flavorful meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Large shrimp, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: Toss 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp with the olive oil mixture and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque and pink, then remove from grill and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same grill pan (or skillet), melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the pan with the asparagus, add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and toss to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through and flavors meld.

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