Description
A vibrant and flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus recipe that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with tender asparagus and colorful red bell pepper. This one-pan skillet dish is seasoned with Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a perfect balance of mild heat and zest, making it a quick and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 2 pound Medium Raw Peeled Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Vegetables
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 pound Asparagus, trimmed
- 2 clove Garlic, minced
Butter and Oil
- 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Finishing Touches
- 1 Lemon, halved
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and melt butter: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Season the shrimp: While the butter melts, season the shrimp with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste to enhance flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the hot butter and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn opaque and are just cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics and spices: Add the minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir and cook together for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the shrimp is fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the asparagus: In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once melted, add the asparagus and cook until fork-tender, about 5-6 minutes depending on thickness, seasoning with salt as desired.
- Combine shrimp and asparagus: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the asparagus. Squeeze half a lemon over the mixture and cook together for another 1-2 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and the remaining half of the lemon for an extra burst of citrus before serving.
Notes
- Use medium-sized shrimp for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the level of heat according to your preference.
- Trim woody ends off asparagus before cooking for a tender bite.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp, Asparagus, Garlic Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Quick Dinner, Seafood Dinner
