Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus, only use one pan!

Quick, easy, and delicious, perfect for a midweek meal.

Here’s a shrimp and asparagus skillet recipe that scores high on all points.

Skillet Shrimp Asparagus

Elise Bauer

It only takes half an hour start to finish, and only uses one pan.

I was really surprised by this one.

Then you add asparagus, cook a minute more, then shrimp with some lemon juice and zest.

Skillet Shrimp Asparagus

Elise Bauer

The juices from everything cooking create the most lovely glaze.

You could also spice it up a bit with some chili pepper flakes.

Add the sliced onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Add the garlic, cook a minute more.

Add the potatoes and 1/2 cup water.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the potatoes are almost cooked through.

Add the thinly sliced asparagus, toss with the potato mixture, cover and cook for one minute.

Add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chives.

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Toss and cover and cook until shrimp is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add more salt or pepper to taste.

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Skillet Shrimp Asparagus

Elise Bauer