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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus Recipe

Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Large shrimp and tender asparagus are quickly cooked in a garlic butter sauce with lemon, broth, and Italian seasoning. This fast skillet seafood dinner serves four.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined; tails may be left on
  • 1 bunch, about 1 pound Asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Seasoning and Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Garnish
  • 1–2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
  • as needed for serving Lemon wedges

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender; transfer it to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant, without letting it brown.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, or until pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
  5. Pour in the broth and lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the shrimp very dry so they brown instead of steam. Shrimp cook quickly and become rubbery when overcooked; remove them from the heat as soon as they turn opaque and form a loose C shape. Serve immediately for the best texture.