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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus: A Zesty Dinner Delight

Lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus is a delicious, quick dinner option that combines zesty flavors and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon Juice of Lemon Freshly squeezed
  • 1 ts Salt To taste
  • 1 ts Black Pepper To taste
For the Asparagus
  • 1 lb Asparagus, trimmed Fresh
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For roasting
  • 1 ts Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 ts Salt To taste
  • 1 ts Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread shrimp and asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Roast for about 15-20 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through and asparagus is tender.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For an extra zesty flavor, add lemon zest before serving.

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