One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus
A quick, flavorful meal with succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 45 minutes pairs (peeled and deveined) shrimp, (minced) garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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
- 12 oz (peeled and deveined) shrimp
- 1 bunch (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces) asparagus
- 3 (minced) garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (juiced) lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp (melted) butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Step 3: Pour in lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until liquid is reduced and shrimp are fully cooked.
- Step 4: Stir in melted butter and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with asparagus.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp with 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp with 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp with 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus?
French quick meals 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
- ★★★★★
Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.