Description
Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet is a vibrant and satisfying one-pan meal that is quick to prepare, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners, it combines shrimp and asparagus with a bold blackening seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Optional: fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the shrimp dry and coat with blackening seasoning
- Step 2: Prepare asparagus by washing and trimming the ends
- Step 3: Heat skillet over medium-high and add olive oil
- Step 4: Cook shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until blackened
- Step 5: Sauté asparagus for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender
- Step 6: Combine shrimp and asparagus, add butter and toss to coat
- Step 7: Serve immediately with lemon wedges
Notes
Adjust the spice level of the blackening seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg