Name: Grilled Shrimp with Asparagus
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 200 g peeled shrimp; 200 g green asparagus; 2 garlic cloves; 0.5 lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; parsley; salt

Elegant dinner in 15 minutes. Rich in lean protein and very low in calories.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 1 servings

200 g peeled shrimp
200 g green asparagus
2 garlic cloves
0.5 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
parsley
salt

Step by step

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Step 1 Pan 5 min

Grill the asparagus on a grill pan for 5 min. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
Step 2 Pan 3 min

Add the shrimp and garlic, sauté for 3 min. Measure the ingredients before you start.
Step 3 Prep

Finish with lemon and parsley. Control the time to not overcook: the perfect point makes a difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Crustaceans

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from the recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 min with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Grilled Shrimp with Asparagus.
Batch cook: double the quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Grill the asparagus on a grill pan for 5 min. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
2 Add the shrimp and garlic, sauté for 3 min. Measure the ingredients before you start.
3 Finish with lemon and parsley. Control the time to not overcook: the perfect point makes a difference.