One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus
A quick, flavorful one-pan meal with succulent shrimp, tender asparagus, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This french-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, minced garlic, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss 1 lb shrimp with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup white wine. Spread in a single layer on the sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, melt 4 tbsp butter with 4 minced garlic cloves. Drizzle half the garlic butter over the shrimp and sprinkle with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Step 3: Add 1 bunch asparagus, tossing to coat with garlic butter. Roast for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender.
- Step 4: Sprinkle remaining garlic butter over the dish and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus?
French seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
