Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and lemon served alongside roasted asparagus makes a bright, quick, and Whole30-compliant seafood meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, asparagus spears, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 large shrimp
• 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces asparagus spears
• 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb trimmed and cut asparagus with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly browned at the tips.
2. Step 2: While asparagus roasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Serve shrimp immediately with roasted asparagus, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.