Dondon's Recipes

Garlic Shrimp With Asparagus

Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
A simple, quick dinner with lemony shrimp and asparagus

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter - 3 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) - 5 cloves
  • Asparagus tips - 8 ounces
  • Shrimp (peeled & deveined) - 1 lb
  • Fresh lemon juice - 1/4 cup
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Red pepper flakes (to garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil and butter to your cast iron Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the asparagus and garlic to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. Move asparagus to a side and add the shrimp.
  4. Cook each side for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add in the lemon juice and cook for additional 1 minute.
  6. Season with pepper and salt.
  7. Serve.