Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

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A quick and flavorful keto stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a garlic butter sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, asparagus spears, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes without stirring until the edges turn pink and start to crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 1 bunch trimmed and cut asparagus pieces along with 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring to combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and shrimp are cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything in the skillet for 1 minute until the butter melts and coats the shrimp and asparagus.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve immediately.

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