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.

Sauteed shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms in a skillet.
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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!
Garlic shrimp asparagus skillet.

Recipe Tips

  • Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save yourself some time! You can use frozen shrimp, just let them thaw first.
  • When sautéing shrimp, don’t overcrowd the pan. Use a nice large skillet and work in batches, if necessary. Overcrowding can lead to a steaming effect from excess moisture. Leave a good inch and a half between pieces for best results.
  • Take care not to overcook your shrimp! You want them to be juicy and tender, which will require only 1-2 minutes on each side. Too much time in the skillet will make them tough.
  • Feel free to use alternate veggies in this recipe. Try snap peas, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and more.
  • If you prefer, feel free to add your favorite pasta to the dish, sprinkle a little bit of parmesan cheese and give it a final touch by squeezing a little bit of lemon juice on top before serving. Lemon zest works great here too.
Sauteed shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms in a skillet.

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.

Shrimp Asparagus Recipe

3.68 from 206 votes
Author: Olivia Ribas
Servings4 people
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
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.

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Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, add the shrimp, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and onion powder. Mix everything well.
  • In a cast iron skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil or grass-fed ghee butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and sauté 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through. Don't overcrowd your skillet and work in batches if necessary. Be careful not to overcook shrimp as they can become tough/rubbery.
  • Remove sauteed shrimp from the skillet and set in a small bowl to the side.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes. Then, add the asparagus and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix everything well to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

  •  To store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat: You can microwave leftovers or reheat on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4, Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 173mg, Sodium: 233mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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56 Comments

  1. Luc says:

    My wife and I just got done with this wonderful dish. It was easy to prepare and tastes great. I followed the recipe almost exactly, I do not measure, I eyeball it, and my wife loved it. This recipe will now go into my rotation for sure.

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      So happy to hear that!! Thanks for your feedback!

  2. ROSE says:

    I made this recipe last night. It was delicious. My husband is still raving about it. I used some more spices for the shrimp. honey garlic, zesty lemon, citrus herb, & several other spices. We love the sheet pan meal of cherry tomatoes, asparagus, & shrimp, & the balsamic chicken recipe. I pass these out to everybody I know.

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      So happy to hear that. You’re very kind. Thanks for sharing some of my recipes with people that you know. I appreciate it.

  3. Bonda says:

    So delicious! I will be making this again! I added old bay to and some lemon pepper to yummy 😋

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      Awesome! Happy you liked it!

  4. Heather says:

    I subbed avocado oil and added some penne pasta. Delicious!

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      That’s awesome!!!

  5. Vina Pennington says:

    Made this shrimp and asparagus recipe tonight. It was delicious. Will make again.

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe!

  6. Eleanor DeBresser says:

    Loved this – had it for supper last night!

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      That’s awesome!

  7. Susan says:

    Loved this!! I follow a Whole30 program and this is perfect! I think I might try some lemon on it next time I cook it!

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      So happy you liked it! We love this recipe too 😉

  8. Lisa says:

    One of my favorite shrimp recipes. So fresh with the asparagus and mushrooms No heavy sauces. I like to make it when I have friends over for dinner as it comes together so fast.

    1. Olivia Ribas says:

      So happy you like it! I love it too for the same reasons 😉