Shrimp Asparagus Recipe

This Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe is a total winner—delicious, quick, and super easy to make with minimal cleanup! The shrimp cooks up tender and juicy, perfectly complemented by crisp, tender asparagus. With just a handful of ingredients, you can have this flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes. It’s the perfect go-to for busy weeknights when you want a healthy, satisfying meal without the fuss.

 

I love making one-pan meals for weeknight dinners because they’re quick, easy, and require minimal cleanup—plus, my family always enjoys them! Skillet meals are a favorite in our home year-round, but I especially love cooking them in the spring and summer when I want to keep things simple and avoid turning on the oven.

This recipe is perfect for using up all those fresh, seasonal ingredients you have on hand—from crisp veggies to fragrant herbs—and every bite is bursting with flavor. It’s a delicious way to keep dinner stress-free and satisfying!

Key Ingredients That Bring This Recipe to Life

Shrimp – Please use raw, extra-large, peeled, and deveined shrimp for this recipe. I typically buy them frozen, but you can also find fresh options at the meat and seafood counter. The size and texture of extra-large shrimp are ideal for this dish.

Seasonings – I’ve tried this recipe with various seasonings, but I generally use kosher salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and onion powder. This combination delivers just the right amount of flavor and heat without overpowering the shrimp.

Mushrooms – I’ve experimented with different mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, and white mushrooms, and all work beautifully in this dish. They add a rich, earthy flavor that complements the shrimp and asparagus.

Asparagus Spears – Don’t forget to trim the asparagus. I’ve found that cutting off the tough ends makes a big difference. The asparagus cooks more evenly and has a much more pleasant texture without those chewy, less tasty ends.

instructions to make this sautéed shrimp recipe

Season shrimp:

• Add thawed jumbo shrimp to a small bowl and season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and powdered onion. Mix until each piece is well coated in spices!

Sauté shrimp:

• Add ghee clarified butter, or olive oil, to a cast iron skillet (or skillet of choice). Place pan on medium heat and allow oil/ghee to warm up.
• Next, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Transfer seasoned shrimp to the skillet with garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Remove shrimp from the skillet and place in a bowl to the side.

Add veggies:

• Pour an additional tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet and add your mushrooms, after 5 minutes, add asparagus and cook until it becomes tender.

Serve:

• Finally, stir the sauteed shrimp back into the skillet with everything else.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, plate, and enjoy!

What To Serve With

Wondering what to serve with your sautéed shrimp recipe? I’ve got great news! This recipe is nice and versatile, it pairs well with a lot of different sides.

• Bread is always a good idea! I highly recommend a side of warm dinner rolls and butter or a loaf of crunchy garlic bread.
• Add grains to your spread with a side of fluffy rice or quinoa.
• Include a sauce for dipping like this creamy avocado sauce or flavor-packed chimichurri sauce.
• Potatoes, potatoes, potatoes! Serve your skillet with mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, potatoes au gratin, roasted sweet potatoes, or air fryer potato wedges.

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