Plate filled with grilled shrimp, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes topped with a lemon garlic sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: large shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; asparagus, 1 bunch ends trimmed; cherry tomatoes, 1 pint; garlic, 3 cloves minced; lemon, 1 juiced and zested; olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 15, 2023

On a warm summer day in NYC, this light and refreshing Italian-inspired dish features the seasonal ingredients of asparagus and cherry tomatoes that are at their peak during this time of year. The shrimp adds a protein boost, while the lemon and garlic provide a tangy and savory flavor.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Asparagus - 1 bunch - ends trimmed
Cherry tomatoes - 1 pint
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Lemon - 1 - juiced and zested
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Fresh parsley - - chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍴

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🍤🌶️🔪

Thread shrimp onto skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes.
Step 3 - 🌿💧🧂

Drizzle asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4 - 🍢🔥⏰

Grill shrimp skewers and asparagus for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 5 - 🍋🧄🍯

In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍤🌿

Arrange shrimp skewers, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes on a plate. Drizzle lemon garlic sauce over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
Step 7 - 🍴🍤😋

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Additional

This dish can easily be modified to be low-carb by skipping the skewers and serving the shrimp, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes on a bed of greens. Kids can help by counting out the cherry tomatoes or even helping to thread them onto the skewers (with adult supervision, of course!)