Recipe information
Ingredients for - Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus
3. 1 medium onion, quartered, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) -
4. 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons) -
5. 1/2 pound small red skinned new potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices or small dice -
6. Salt (to taste) -
9. 3/4 pound asparagus, woody ends discarded, spears thinly sliced on the diagonal -
10. 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (can leave tails on for presentation if you want), 16-20 count -
13. 2 tablespoons minced chives or green onion greens -
How to cook deliciously - Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus
1. Stage
Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cook a minute more.
2. Stage
Add potatoes, water, cover and cook: Add the potatoes and 1/2 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the potatoes are almost cooked through.
3. Stage
Add asparagus: Add the thinly sliced asparagus, toss with the potato mixture, cover and cook for one minute.
4. Stage
Add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives: Add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chives. Toss and cover and cook until shrimp is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add more salt or pepper to taste.
