This garlic butter shrimp with asparagus and mushrooms is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal made in just one pan. Juicy shrimp tossed with crisp asparagus, savory mushrooms, and rich garlic butter sauce—perfect for busy weeknights or a fancy-but-easy dinner.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 4–5 cm pieces
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Optional: lemon juice, chili flakes, parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry
- Toss with paprika, salt, and black pepper
- Set aside
2. Cook the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add asparagus and mushrooms
- Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender but crisp
- Remove from pan and set aside
3. Cook the Shrimp
- Melt butter in the same pan
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds (don’t burn!)
- Add shrimp in a single layer
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque
4. Combine & Finish
- Return asparagus and mushrooms to the pan
- Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes
- Add lemon juice or chili flakes if desired
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve over rice, pasta, or quinoa
- Enjoy as a low-carb meal on its own
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce 🥖
💡 Pro Tips
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture
- Don’t overcook shrimp (they cook fast!)
- Add white wine or soy sauce for extra depth
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: up to 3 days
- Reheat: skillet or microwave gently
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ One-pan meal
✔ Ready in 25 minutes
✔ Keto & low-carb friendly
✔ Perfect for Pinterest & blogs