30-Minute Lemon Basil Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe
This fresh shrimp and asparagus recipe is a delightful meal for the summer or any time of the year.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water more as needed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion finely minced
- 1 pound shrimp fresh, medium size, peeled, deveined, tails off
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed off, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons basil fresh, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, add the water, garlic, and onion. Cook for about 1 minute or until the garlic and onion are fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp, ginger, salt, black pepper, red pepper, lemon juice, and asparagus. If the onions and garlic absorbed all of the water, add another 1 tablespoon. Stir well to combine and cover for 2 minutes. Remove the cover, stir, and recover. Repeat this process until the shrimp are pink, firm and cooked through. The asparagus should be bright green and just beginning to soften with a light crunch.
- Stir in the lemon zest and fresh basil. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 645mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2