Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus Over Brown Rice
A quick, satisfying dinner featuring juicy garlic butter shrimp and crisp asparagus. Served over warm brown rice for a perfectly balanced and nutrient-dense meal.
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Before you start
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop rather than the microwave to preserve the shrimp's texture.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat the olive oil and butter in…
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Heat the olive oil and butter in…
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced garlic and shrimp to…
Add the minced garlic and shrimp to the pan. Season with a generous pinch of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque, then transfer them to a plate.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, add the asparagus pieces and water. Cover and let steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet
Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter pan juices, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
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Divide the warm brown rice between two…
Divide the warm brown rice between two plates and top evenly with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
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The nutrition underneath
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Save time on busy evenings by…
Save time on busy evenings by using frozen pre-cooked brown rice or quinoa pouches.
Shrimp cooks extremely quickly
Shrimp cooks extremely quickly; pull them off the heat as soon as they form a "C" shape and turn pink to avoid a rubbery texture.
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight…
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop rather than the microwave to preserve the shrimp's texture.
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