Lemony Shrimp Asparagus Recipes

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.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON

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.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, cover them with heavily salted cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• In a skillet, soften the onion and the garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, thyme, pepper and pepper flakes and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little water.
• Slice the asparagus on the bias into two-inch pieces. Place in a steamer and steam until bright green but al dente.
• Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
• When the spaghetti is nearly done, drain and rinse the shrimp. Add them to the sauce and cook for two minutes. Add the asparagus and cook a further one minute. Drain the spaghetti and place in a heated serving bowl. Top with the sauce and the parsley and serve.