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 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 lemon juiced and zested; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; fresh parsley chopped

Light and refreshing Italian-inspired dish with seasonal ingredients.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · May 15, 2023

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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!)