Lemon-Dill Shrimp with Asparagus and Lemon Butter

Name: Lemon-Dill Shrimp with Asparagus and Lemon Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 12 oz, trimmed asparagus; 2 tbsp butter; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 tbsp fresh, chopped dill; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A bright, 20-minute weeknight meal featuring plump shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon-dill butter, served over tender asparagus.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
12 oz, trimmed asparagus
2 tbsp butter
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 tbsp fresh, chopped dill
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and cook for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender, flipping halfway, then set aside.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 8 oz shrimp, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds until butter emulsifies. Toss with asparagus and serve immediately.