Whip up this flavorful Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus in under 20 minutes with just five simple ingredients!
- 13 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
– 8 ounces of fresh asparagus tips
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
1. Gather all the required ingredients for the recipe.
2. Mince the garlic cloves.
3. Wash and trim the asparagus.
1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a 10.5″ or larger cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Once it's hot, toss in the garlic and asparagus, and sauté for around 3 minutes.
3. Shift the asparagus to one side of the skillet, then add the shrimp.
4. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they're done.
5. Pour lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus, and cook for another minute or so until most of the liquid evaporates.
6. Season as you like and serve.
Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as it can make them rubbery and less enjoyable. The key is to cook them until they turn pink and opaque, which usually takes about 1-2 minutes per side. Once they look like that, promptly remove them from the heat. This will ensure you have tender and juicy shrimp every time.