Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet
Super easy Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet recipe that is low-carb, gluten-free, Whole30 and paleo friendly! Perfect for busy weeknight since this one-pan meal will be ready in 20 minutes or so.
Today I’m so excited about sharing this new recipe with you because it’s delicious and it has been about 2 weeks that I didn’t write a post. I apologize about that, but I decided to take a two weeks’ vacation to spend time with my family. We went to UK (London, Liverpool and Wales) because my husband had to go there for work. We took advantage of this opportunity and stayed in Europe for three weeks. It was very cool.
We visited lots of new places, cities, castles, met great people and ate good food too. My toddler loved everything. He was very excited especially about the train rides 😉 Soon I will post photos about our trip here on the blog. Stay tuned!
I felt so happy for being able to provide him such an amazing experience at such a young age. I think that to travel and show him all these different cultures is one of the great gifts we can give to him.
We arrived last Friday night and we relaxed over the weekend. I also organized my home, unpacking, did laundry, cooked and cleaned a bit. Normally we go to Montreal for Eater because my husband’s family lives there. But we were very tired from the trip so we decided to stay in Toronto.
On Sunday, we did an Easter Egg Hunt for my son and he had a blast. He was very excited about the eggs because inside of the eggs there were toys for him. I didn’t want to give him chocolate because I think he’s very young for that now. Then, we headed home and spent the rest of the day watching movies. It was great! It’s funny because every time I come from a long vacation I feel more tired than when I left. It should be the opposite but I guess it’s because all the activities we ended up doing during our holidays.
Now I am home I’m back to my routine and I have to say that I’m very happy about it. It’s always nice to be back home in the comfort of our own home and bed. Don’t you think? I am back to the blog and excited to share this Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet recipe with you.
This is one of my favourite skillet recipes and as you can see on my blog I have lots of one-pan meals that are absolutely delicious such as this Chimichurri Chicken Green Beans Skillet, my Mushroom Cauliflower “Rice” Skillet, my Ground Turkey Skillet with Green Beans, this Mediterranean Chicken Skillet, this Shrimp Vegetable Skillet and the most popular recipe on the blog this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet. They are all one-pan meals that takes less than 25 minutes to be done and serve 4 people. Also all these recipes are great as leftover too. It’s always a plus, right?
5 Reasons Why You Should Make This Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet Recipe:
- It’s gluten-free, low-carb, paleo and Whole30 friendly.
- It only takes about 20 minutes to be ready on your table.
- It’s one-pan meal, but you can also serve it with cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed, zucchini noodles or even a delicious easy mediterranean salad.
- It’s made with simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry/kitchen.
Do I need to have a cast iron to make this recipe?
No, but you definitely should. I’m a HUGE fan of cast iron skillets and they are my favourite type of 
skillets in the world. Why? They are affordable, they last a lifetime and make the food tastes even better, because it’s pre-seasoned. Also you can sauté, sear, fry, bake and stir fry with it. Although mine doesn’t have the helper handle, this one from Lodge does, which is better for carrying the pan around. You can get yours on Amazon here or at any kitchen/cookware store.
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Want other gluten-free/low-carb shrimp skillet recipes? Try these favorites:
- Chimichurri Shrimp Broccoli Skillet: Quick one-pan meal for your busy weeknight dinner. It’s super flavorful because of the Chimichurri sauce.
- Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Skillet: It’s made with super easy homemade sun dried tomato pesto and it’s ready in just 20 minutes.
- Shrimp Vegetable Skillet: Perfect for meal-prep and it’s ultra-easy to make and loaded with veggies. It’s a low-carb, whole30, gluten-free, and paleo one-pan meal.
- One-Sheet Pan Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Asparagus (Meal-Prep): Be amazed how only 5 ingredients can make a healthy meal-prep for your whole week.
Watch Below How to Make this Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet Recipe.
Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454g) uncooked extra-large shrimp, peeled
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A pinch of crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 + 1 tablespoons grass-fed Ghee butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic — minced
- 2 cups mushroom — sliced
- 1 bunch of asparagus — ends trimmed and cut in halves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley — chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, add shrimp, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and onion powder. Mix everything well.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Be careful to not overcook them, otherwise they will have a rubbery texture. Set aside.
- In the same skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mushroom. Sauté for 5 minutes. Then add asparagus and cook until it’s tender. Stir occasionally.
- Return shrimp back to the skillet and mix everything well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
- Do you love one-pan meals with shrimp and lots of veggies? Great, I have lots of other recipes just like this one for you. Try this Chimichurri Shrimp Broccoli Skillet and you'll be amazed by the flavour. I also love this Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Onions Skillet and the Sweet Potato, Kale and Shrimp Skillet because they are all done in 20 minutes or so, super delicious and they're loaded with veggies. You'll love them. I promise!!
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/4) — Calories: 187, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 173mg, Sodium: 233mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 20gIf you make this recipe, please don't forget to snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I really want to see!
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Very good recipe and a keeper! Easy and quick. Nice use of asparagus and mushrooms. Used some Herbs de Provence also and served mine over Pasta Zero and had some fresh basil sprinkled on as well. Pretty with some grape tomatoes scattered around it too. I cook very low fat when able and saute in broth if need anything in the pan. Thank you, You have wonderful recipes and I am glad I came across your site.
Frances, I’m so happy to have you here. Thanks for your lovely feedback and for stopping by 😉
Made it enjoyed
Awesome 😉
I just got on here and found his recipes I haven’t tried any but I did save the two and I’m going to try and sound very tasty I will add you to my email so I can get some more recipes from you
That’s awesome Mary. Hope you enjoy my recipes 😉
This was soo yummy and easy to make! My husband loved it!! Served it with Cauliflower rice. So healthy!
Mm… cauliflower rice it’s a great choice to pair this recipe with 😉
I made this exactly as written except I used a splash of Chardonnay to deglaze the pan. It was very good! Thanks for the recipe!
Sounds delicious 😉
I made this last night for my Celiac husband. It is delicious! I used 1/8 tsp of pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt which worked for us. I may have used a little less butter, otherwise followed the recipe. We served over brown rice, but will try cauliflower rice next time. This is a recipe I will make often. Thanks!
Amazing! So happy to here that. The cauliflower rice is a great option too. I have this recipe here that I think you may like 😉
I can’t for the life of me figure out how the asparagus is supposed to get tender that quickly in the skillet. I’ve had it in for ages, and it’s still way too crunchy. Thoughts? I do love the idea of a one pan shrimp and veggie meal.
Are you using a cast iron skillet? Normally in 5-7 minutes asparagus are done when I make it on my cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. You can also boil or steam asparagus for 3 minutes before your add them in a skillet.
Green beans sound great in this. And the idea to deglaze the pan with a little w8ne, too Looking forward to trying!
Hope you like it 😉
I made this for dinner tonight, I did add some old bay garlic and herb along with a little oyster sauce for flavoring. I used 6 cloves of garlic, as my family loves their garlic. I will be making this again
So glad to know your entire family enjoyed it 😉
Delicious and easy to make! Highly recommended!
Thank you!!!
Turned out great! Family loved it!
Awesome!
I made this for the first time the other night. I cooked the asparagus separately. I also cooked the shrimp separately because they had to be shelled. Threw everything together cooked as directed. I wish I had made more because it tasted so good
Awesome! Happy to hear that 😉
Saw your post on. Pinterest and 10 minutes later was at Joe Patties seafood market. Bought royal reds already peeled and deveined . Picked up some asparagus and 30 minutes later we were enjoying a wonderful meal. Timing was perfect because we were talking about how tired we were of the same old things.
Thank u for some Inspiration that was desperately needed 😀
Your comment made my day. Thank You for your lovely feedback 😉