One Pan Shrimp And Asparagus In Lemon Butter 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.

ONE PAN SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS IN LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil. Clean asparagus, trim ends and place on foil. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle over asparagus and toss until evenly coated then line asparagus in a single layer. Roast for 4-6 minutes depending on thickness.
• Clean and remove tails from shrimp.
• Remove pan from oven and push asparagus to one side of the pan (keep in a single layer). Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2-3 minced garlic cloves (or more to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes and fresh parsley. Toss shrimp in mixture until evenly coated then line shrimp in a single layer.
• Melt butter and drizzle over shrimp and asparagus. Roast for 6 minutes or just until shrimp is opaque.
• Remove pan from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pasta, rice, etc.