Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus

The dish in the image appears to be Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus — juicy shrimp coated in a buttery garlic sauce, served with tender asparagus and fresh lemon.

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Finishing

• 1 lemon, sliced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Roast the Asparagus

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Roast for 10–12 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

2. Cook the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet.

3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add shrimp in a single layer.

5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

3. Serve

1. Arrange asparagus on a plate.

2. Spoon shrimp and garlic butter sauce over the top.

3. Garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 280–350

• Protein: 30–35 g

• Carbohydrates: 6–8 g

• Fat: 14–18 g

Flavor Profile

🦐 Juicy, tender shrimp
🧄 Rich garlic butter sauce
🍋 Bright citrus finish
🥬 Fresh roasted asparagus

Serving Suggestions

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Steamed rice

• Quinoa

• Crusty artisan bread

• Crisp white wine

Yield

• 4 servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes

A quick restaurant-quality meal packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and bold garlic-lemon flavor that comes together in under 30 minutes. 🦐🧄🍋✨