Delicious Keto Dinner Recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus
This keto dinner recipe features succulent garlic butter shrimp paired with tender asparagus, making for a low-carb yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a...
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the asparagus pieces. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice, and toss everything together to heat through for another 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.