In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to prepare a delicious and healthy meal can be a challenge. However, with the right recipe, you can whip up an impressive dinner in no time. For 2024, Recipes of the World brings you a perfect dinner option that is both quick and easy to make. This dish combines global flavors with simple preparation techniques to create a meal suitable for any day of the week.
**Recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus**
This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus is not only flavorful and satisfying but also light and healthy. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
– 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Zest of half a lemon
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Red chili flakes (optional)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep Shrimp and Asparagus:** Start by ensuring your shrimp is thawed if using frozen. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. For the asparagus, wash thoroughly, trim the tough ends off, and cut into manageable pieces.
2. **Cook Asparagus:** In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté until tender but still crisp (about 4 minutes). Remove asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
3. **Cook Shrimp:** In the same pan, add remaining butter along with minced garlic over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned (about 1 minute). Increase heat to high and add shrimp in one layer; season with salt pepper lemon zest red chili flakes if using Cook until shrimp turn pink on one side then flip over Continue cooking until shrimp are fully opaque (about 2 -3 minutes more).
4. **Combine:** Return asparagus to skillet Stir everything together well so that asparagus warms up Add lemon juice Cover for about one minute just so flavors can mingle properly Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. **Serve:** Garnish your dish generously with fresh chopped parsley Serve immediately while hot!
This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus exemplifies how simple ingredients can create splendid flavors in under 20 minutes making it ideal for those nights when you want something quick yet tasteful.
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