Shrimp Asparagus

Fresh seafood meal coming right up to satisfy your seafood craving and to make a delicious, healthy dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 9 stems of asparagus
  • 1/2 lb. Texas gulf shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon pepper
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Seasame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Coconut oil

Makes 3

Directions

  1. On a cutting board, trim the bottom of the asparagus.
  2. In a large frying pan, fry asparagus on low in olive oil, adding minced garlic and seasame seeds.
  3. Defrost shrimp, then remove the shell.
  4. Fry shrimp in coconut oil for 10 min, season with lemon pepper and lemon juice from the lemon.
  5. Slice the remaining lemon and plate with shrimp and asparagus.

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Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 165
  • carbohydrates: 1g
  • cholesterol: 0mg
  • fat: 8g
  • monounsaturated fat: 4g
  • potassium: 18mg
  • protein: 24g
  • saturated fat: 2g
  • sodium: 72mg
  • sugar: 0g
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