One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus cooks very quickly! So much flavor and so easy to throw together! Flavorful, juicy shrimp team up with fork-tender asparagus in this easy one-pan meal. The shrimp and asparagus get extra flavor from a simple sauce of lemon juice, butter, herbs, and garlic that also adds little moisture to this wonderful dish. Low-carb, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo-friendly! Ready in 20 minutes or less, this one-pan dinner will make all of your family go crazy! If you’re feeding a hungry group, serve with cauliflower rice or wild rice. Enjoy!
If you love one pan dishes, then you should also try our One Pan Chicken and Asparagus, our One Pan Steak and Zucchini Noodles, or our One Pan Smoked Sausage with Sweet Potato.
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One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter
We make this shrimp and asparagus skillet at least once a week. You can stir steamed cauliflower rice through the buttery sauce for a heartier dinner if you’re extra hungry.
To make the lemon garlic shrimp recipe, buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled, and cleaned, and you have yourself an easy shrimp recipe to prepare. You can use shrimp with tails on or off – We like to keep the tail on for aesthetic ;)
Try as much as possible to buy wild-caught shrimp. Look for medium to large-sized shrimps, because they tend to stay juicier.
Using frozen shrimp is okay for this recipe, but fresh wild-caught shrimp tends to have a better flavor overall.
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Ingredients List for the Shrimp and Asparagus
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) asparagus (1 bunch) rinsed and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any hot sauce you like)
- Crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
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How to cook the shrimp and asparagus
The recipe looks impressive but is very simple and straightforward:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle oil and add butter.
- Once butter is melted, add asparagus, then shrimp.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, spice and dried herbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is fork-tender.
- Stir in garlic for 1 minute or so until fragrant. Sprinkle garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and red crushed chili pepper over everything and serve immediately.
Read on for the detailed instructions in the recipe card below.
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Best Tips to Make Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe:
This meal is succulent and makes the perfect quick, healthy dinner when you don’t have much time to cook! Here are a few tips for the best shrimp recipe ever:
- You can save time when cooking asparagus by blanching it first in boiling water for 2 minutes and then soaking it in ice water to stop cooking. Then, you can sauté asparagus as per the recipe. You’ll get your asparagus crisp-tender quicker.
- Use fresh lemon juice (aka freshly squeezed) and fresh garlic for a brighter flavor. The shrimp will taste way better!
- A heavy-duty cast-iron skillet works best for this dish; you can find one at good kitchen supply stores or order online.
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How long should the shrimp and asparagus be stored?
This meal will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat gently, covered in a skillet, with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
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What to serve with the shrimp and asparagus?
If you’re extra hungry, you can serve this shrimp recipe with cauliflower rice to stay on the lower-carb side. Otherwise, a side of grits or brown rice would be awesome.
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More Great Shrimp Recipes
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Recipe in Creamy Pepper Sauce
- Baked Shrimp in Foil Packs Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
- 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Spinach Shrimp Recipe
- 10-Minute Shrimp Zucchini Noodles Recipe – Best Shrimp Recipe
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One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Easy and flavorful, buttery garlic-y shrimp and asparagus are ready in 20 minutes. The whole family will beg for seconds on this one!
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) asparagus (1 bunch) rinsed and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any hot sauce you like)
- Crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the asparagus and season to taste. Saute the asparagus until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Remove sauteed asparagus from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, fry shrimp for 1-2 minutes on one side.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to the shrimp. Stir to combine and flip the shrimp to cook on the opposite side. Cook shrimp for 1 minute, then add 1/4 cup vegetable stock and Sriracha. Allow the sauce to reduce for 1 minute, making sure not to overcook the shrimp.
- Push the cooked shrimp on the side and add asparagus back to the pan. Stir asparagus to coat them into the sauce and squeeze half of a lemon over the top of the cooked shrimp and asparagus. Allow reheating for 1-2 minutes. Remove cooked shrimp and asparagus from heat, garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and red crushed chili pepper if you like. Serve your garlic butter shrimp with asparagus immediately–Enjoy! ❤️
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Reviews (26)
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Terri Pendola
2024-07-29 17:24:56
Delish! I only had spinach, but that was the only change I made. Will make again.
Karr
2024-05-15 20:28:56
Made this tonight for my son and myself turned out fantastic. Served it up with garlic bread to sop up that beautiful sauce. This is a keeper and will go into our rotation of fish and seafood meals.
Tracy
2024-03-25 20:09:56
Unbelievable….in taste and ease of preparation.
Ken
2023-08-22 18:19:28
Fantastic low carb recipe. Easy, super tasty and quick as a wink. Followed the recipe minus red pepper flakes. Most certainly will make again.
Anna
2023-01-08 21:04:07
I made this about a year ago and it was delicious. My husband loved it. I recently found out that I am allergic to shrimp but not scallops. Can I use scallops instead of shrimp?
