Lemon glazed shrimp and asparagus is a mouthwatering and flavorful dish that blends the tanginess of lemons with the tender sweetness of shrimp and asparagus. By combining these ingredients, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The zesty lemon glaze adds a delightful brightness to the shrimp and asparagus, while the delicate flavors of the seafood and vegetable harmonize to create a symphony of flavors. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON
This easy saute uses one pan and is ready in under 30 minutes but the result is wonderful. A real taste of spring with the asparagus and lemon. Adapted from Fine Cooking magazine.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place shrimp on paper towels and dry very well.
- Sprinkle shrimp with a bit of the pepper.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel off strips of the lemon peel and then cut the strips into very thin long pieces; be sure to peel only the yellow part of the peel, not the bitter white part.
- Cut lemon in half and juice it into a small dish, removing seeds.
- Heat a deep 12 inch skillet (preferably NOT non-stick) over medium high heat for 1 minute.
- Add 2 Tbsp of the oil and heat until it's shimmering hot -- just a few seconds.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and do not disturb it; let cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
- Turn shrimp over and brown the other side, about 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Shrimp should not be cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus, lemon zest strips, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and cover, simmering for 1-2 minutes until asparagus is almost done.
- Stir cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water and stir into the pan.
- Add shrimp back to the pan and cook another 1-2 minutes until done.
- Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon juice, then taste and add more juice and pepper if needed.
SHEET PAN LEMON BUTTER GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed 9x12-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
- Place asparagus on the prepared baking pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Arrange asparagus in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place shrimp on one side of the pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika; toss until well coated. Place shrimp in a single layer next to the asparagus. Top asparagus and shrimp with cubed butter.
- Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp is opaque, about 6 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 281.8 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1524.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
LEMON GLAZED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS
A Delicious and light summer meal. We like to serve with our favorite salad and bread. The whole meal can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Provided by Caryn Dalton
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare Grill (or broiler pan) to cook shrimp.
- In small saucepan, combine butter, honey and 2 TSP lemon juice and, if desired, lemon zest; cook and stir over Medium-low heat until butter is melted. In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into lemon mixture. Cook over med heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes. Turn burner on low and remember to stir every few minutes while preparing the shrimp and asparagus. NOTE: ingredients can be doubled for more glaze, if desired.
- Sprinkle 1 TB lemon juice over shrimp in bowl. Toss to coat.
- Place peeled, deveined shrimp with tails on singly in grill basket or on broiler sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Set shrimp aside and prepare asparagus; Fill Dutch oven or stockpot with 3 inches of water; bring to a boil quickly using lid on pot. Trim asparagus and cut spears diagonally in half. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- After reducing heat on asparagus, put shrimp on grill or under broiler 4-5 inches from heat for 4 minutes. Turn shrimp once and return to grill or broiler for 4 more minutes or until opaque.
- Arrange asparagus in center of serving plate, criss-crossing stems artfully. Arrange shrimp in a circle around asparagus. Drizzle glaze over asparagus and shrimp.
- If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
- If desired, (very lightly!) sprinkle nutmeg over top.
LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP AND GRITS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered. Uncover and slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne, if using, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons water, the lemon juice and parsley; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the grits among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
LEMON PASTA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.Toss well, spread them in one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until they're pink and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, drizzle some olive oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the angel hair and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Quickly toss the angel hair with the melted butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the shrimp and serve hot.
GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP
You'll be amazed that you can make this simple, elegant pasta in mere minutes. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all of the garlic lemon sauce. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shrimp 3 minutes. Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY WITH LEMON SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-46334
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the lemon sauce ingredients and set aside. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes, turning them over to cook both sides. Season shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt. Shrimp should be beginning to pink on both sides and be opaque, but just slightly undercooked. Remove from frying pan and place shrimp on a plate. In same frying pan, heat another 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp, bright green, and just barely beginning to brown. Season asparagus with ¼ teaspoon salt (or more if needed). Add ginger and garlic and stir to combine with asparagus. Cook for another 30-45 seconds or so. Pour in lemon sauce mixture into frying pan with asparagus. Add shrimp back into pan and combine sauce with asparagus and shrimp. Simmer for about a minute or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve.
LEMON ASPARAGUS
My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.
Provided by Emily
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
ASPARAGUS SHRIMP LINGUINE
My family really enjoys asparagus and shrimp. We often have this on busy weeknights because its healthy and cooks quickly. -Ehnes Wannetta, Eagle Bend, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in broth; cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Swiss cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., Drain linguine and asparagus, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir linguine and asparagus into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 221mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP AND FRESH ASPARAGUS SALAD
Let the delicate flavor of shrimp and tender-crisp asparagus shine through in a simple salad with lemon-mayonnaise dressing.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add asparagus and bell pepper; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika and garlic; blend well.
- To assemble salads, arrange asparagus and bell pepper on individual salad plates. Spoon mayonnaise mixture over each salad. Top each evenly with shrimp and hard-cooked eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 305 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 7 g
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories quick, project, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the tough stalk ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the asparagus into one-inch pieces.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter with the oil and cook the leeks and shallots until they are soft. Add shrimp, in their shells, and cook until they are pink but still juicy (do not overcook them). Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon, cool, peel and devein them. Sprinkle with lemon juice and set the shrimp aside.
- Add the chicken stock and water with the asparagus and simmer it for 15 minutes or until it is tender. Puree the mixture in a blender and return it to the saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat through over moderate heat.
- In a separate pan, warm the shrimp. Pour soup into six bowls and add shrimp to each serving and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1349 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling in the kitchen.
- Choose the right shrimp: For this recipe, it's best to use large or jumbo shrimp, as they will hold up better to the cooking process. Make sure the shrimp are fresh and deveined before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking. Shrimp is cooked through when it turns pink and opaque.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking shrimp, it's important to not overcrowd the pan, as this will cause the shrimp to steam rather than sear. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The lemon-glaze sauce should be thick enough to coat the shrimp and asparagus. If the sauce is too thin, it will not adhere to the food. You can thicken the sauce by simmering it for a few minutes or by adding a cornstarch slurry.
- Serve immediately: Lemon-glazed shrimp and asparagus is best served immediately after cooking, while the shrimp is still hot and the asparagus is still crisp.
Conclusion:
Lemon-glazed shrimp and asparagus is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the lemon-glaze sauce is bursting with flavor. The asparagus is a healthy and delicious side dish that rounds out the meal. This recipe is a great way to get your seafood fix. It's also a great way to use up any leftover shrimp you have on hand. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this lemon-glazed shrimp and asparagus a try!
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