Grilled Lemon-Basil Shrimp with Asparagus
Plump shrimp and tender asparagus grilled to perfection with zesty lemon and aromatic basil. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
- 1, sliced for garnish lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). In a bowl, combine 12 oz shrimp, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Thread shrimp and 1 cup asparagus pieces onto skewers. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Remove from grill, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and garnish with lemon slices.
