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Shrimp Asparagus Lemon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add the shrimp and asparagus to the bowl and toss until everything is well coated with the lemon-garlic mixture.
  4. Spread the shrimp and asparagus in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, making sure not to overcrowd, and arrange lemon slices on top.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and asparagus is tender with slightly crispy tips.
  6. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.