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Shrimp Asparagus Lemon on a plate

Shrimp Asparagus Lemon

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

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. Toss shrimp and asparagus in the lemon-garlic mixture until well coated.
  4. Spread shrimp and asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan without overcrowding. 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.