A fast, spring-leaning shrimp skillet built around Washington-friendly March produce like asparagus, mushrooms, and lemons. Light, bright, and easy enough for a weeknight.
Details
Ingredients
- Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
- Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
- Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.49
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 small $0.99/lb
- Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.29 each
- Garlic 3 cloves $0.69 each
- Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
Instructions
- Trim 1 lb asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Slice 1 small onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
- Pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just pink; remove to a plate.
- Add another small drizzle of oil, then cook onion, 8 oz mushrooms, and asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in garlic, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice; cook 30 seconds.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss with chopped parsley and remaining lemon juice. Serve hot.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-15
Health notes: Lean protein, moderate carbs, and lots of vegetables; lighter if served without bread.
Drink pairing: Pinot Grigio