One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon Butter

Submitted by qfcwyo

"Easy one pan meal that is loaded with flavor! Delish!!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs medium uncooked peeled de-veined shrimp
• 1 lb thin asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, split
• 3 -4 fresh garlic cloves, minced and split
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, asparagus
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, shrimp
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, split
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 red pepper flakes
• 2 lemons
• 3 tablespoons butter
• brown rice

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. Clean and remove tails from shrimp.
4. 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.
5. Melt butter and drizzle over shrimp and asparagus. Roast for 6 minutes or just until shrimp is opaque.
6. Remove pan from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pasta, rice, etc.