Description
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus & Feta Crumble is a flavorful and quick dish that combines shrimp and asparagus with a tangy lemon-garlic sauce and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare the shrimp and asparagus. Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined, and the asparagus is trimmed.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Toss in the asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and flavor.
- Transfer the shrimp and asparagus mixture to a serving dish while it’s hot.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Feel free to use other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Asparagus, Feta, Seafood, Quick Dinner