Pan-Seared Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus

Name: Pan-Seared Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup juice lemon; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A light and elegant dinner featuring plump shrimp seared with garlic and served alongside crisp-tender asparagus.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup juice lemon
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bunch, trimmed asparagus
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 ounces shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 3: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Return shrimp to skillet, add 1/4 cup lemon juice, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.