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This Easy Lemon Asparagus Shrimp Recipe can be prepared in less than 20 minutes. They are perfect for lunch and served over quinoa or brown rice. Also perfect for those who love to meal prep.
There is a 99% chance your family is going to love this Easy to make Asparagus Shrimp Recipe. What’s not to love about shrimp? Although, adding lemon and ginger to the finale is going to make it that much better! You can find asparagus all year round and you just cannot go wrong adding this delightful vegetable to your dishes. Not to mention, this shrimp asparagus recipe will be perfect for those who meal prep.
If you’re looking for other delicious shrimp recipes, why not also try my Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers with Coconut Dip and my Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet!
Recipe summary
- An easy and delicious 15-minute recipe. With only a few ingredients, this delicious shrimp with asparagus goes from pantry to table in 15 minutes – ideal for busy weeknights.
- Wholesome: lean protein and nutritious from the asparagus.
- A delicious, sweet, and savory sauce. A spoonful of honey, when combined with soy sauce and other sauce ingredients, gives the dish a mouthwatering sweet, salty, and savory flavor.
Ingredients you’ll need
Below is a list of ingredients needed to make this seared shrimp and asparagus dish. Full measurements will be found further down in the recipe card.
- Shrimp: use raw shrimp if possible. They come usually frozen and just needs to be thawed.
- Asparagus: you can swap this veggie for broccoli
- Olive Oil: or you may use avocado oil
- Fresh Ginger
- Soy Sauce
- Honey or agave
- Sesame Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Lemon Wedges, to garnish
How to make asparagus shrimp
- Cook your asparagus – In a large pan, heat the two teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp – Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Then add ginger.
- Add the sauce – Add the soy sauce mixture to the shrimp and vegetables and toss to coat; cook for one more minute. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Have your ingredients prepped before you fire up the stove, things move quickly!
- Use a large skillet/pan or a wok.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp! Shrimp cooks quickly, it is done when it turns an opaque pink and forms a ‘C’ shape.
- Use fresh lemon juice for this recipe! It really does make a difference and provides a zesty punch through the sauce.
- Make sure to taste and season the sauce as you go.
- You can leave the tails on or take them off, down to your preference. Leaving the tails on gives them little handles so you can handle them better, plus it looks lovely.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with rice.
Frequently asked questions
Ideally, go for raw shrimp (preferably wild caught) that are large – 21-30 count. You can go a bit larger or smaller, just be mindful of overcooking.
You can save on prep time by buying shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. The tail on or tail off is based on preference. It’s easier to eat without the tails but the presentation is nice with tails on!
You can soak your asparagus in some vinegar for about 5 minutes before washing and trimming to neutralize the bitterness some people usually feel when eating asparagus, especially if eating it raw in salads. When cooking asparagus you can add some vinegar or lemon to it as I did with this easy Asparagus Shrimp Recipe. So long as you trim the bottom woody part of your asparagus all will be good.
Yes. You can use any other veggie like broccoli or zucchini instead of asparagus.
What to serve it with
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Stovetop white rice
- Healthy Mashed Potatoes
- Couscous- check out this how to cook couscous.
- Cilantro lime cauliflower rice
- Baked Cauliflower Parmesan
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- Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep
- Healthy Shrimp Scampi
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- Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
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Easy Lemon Asparagus Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1¼ pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- steamed brown rice for serving
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1½ tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
- In a large pan heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the 1¼ pound asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the 1 pound large shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and add to the pan, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add the 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and cook for one more minute.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to the shrimp and vegetables and toss to coat; cook for one more minute. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the stir-fry over steamed brown rice for serving if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges for serving.
Notes
- Have your ingredients prepped before you fire up the stove, things move quick!
- Use a large skillet/pan or a wok.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp! Shrimp cooks quickly, it is done when it turns an opaque pink and forms a ‘C’ shape.
- Use fresh lemon juice for this recipe! It really does make a difference and provides a zesty punch through the sauce.
- Make sure to taste and season the sauce as you go.
- You can leave the tails on or take them off, down to your preference. Leaving the tails on gives them little handles so you can handle them better, plus it looks lovely.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love this recipe ! It’s so delicious and easy to make.
Thank you. Glad you liked it