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Today I’m going to show you how to make lemon garlic butter shrimp with asparagus and cherry tomatoes.
Sounds delish? Well, it gets even better.
This baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe is low calorie, just 304 Kcal/serving, you can make it in one sheet pan, and in just 15 minutes.
How great does that sound?!
How to make lemon garlic butter shrimp with asparagus – Best Tips & Tricks
1. Adapt this baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe to your taste
So first things first.
If you want to make the best shrimp recipe ever, it will have to satisfy your every taste. What’s good for me might not be so for you, hence, I am going to show you how to adapt this recipe and make it entirely to your taste.
So let’s start with the veggies.
What vegetables go well with shrimp?
I made this lemon garlic butter shrimp with asparagus and cherry tomatoes and I can confirm that all of them go perfectly together. Hubby just confirmed that they’re super delish, so we gotta trust the pro eaters, don’t we? (I call him fooderminator)
But what if you want to go with your own favorites? Do you know which of your favorite vegetables go well with shrimp?
Don’t worry if you don’t. That’s what I am here for.
Here is a list of vegetables that go well with shrimp, but keep in mind that cooking time can vary:
Broccoli
Potatoes (Baked and Fried)
Sweet potatoes (roasted)
Asparagus and cherry tomatoes
Sugar snap peas
Regular peas (frozen or fresh)
Zucchini (roasted or steamed)
Bell Peppers (roasted)
Carrots (roasted)
Cauliflower (roasted)
One very important thing to remember is that all veggies have different cooking times. So it may be best to cook some of them separately from the shrimp.
For instance, if you go for broccoli or sweet potatoes, it’s better to bake them first for 10-12 minutes, then add the shrimps and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the shrimps are done.
And if by any chance you don’t like any of the above, I’m going to tell you what to serve with lemon garlic shrimp in the next section.
There is one more thing you can do to adapt this baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe to your taste. And it’s one that I highly recommend.
If time allows, you should marinate the shrimp in your favorite marinade. At least half an hour is recommended.
Now let’s move on and see what else you can serve with baked lemon garlic shrimp.
2. What to serve with lemon garlic shrimp
So you don’t like vegetables with lemon garlic butter shrimp, huh?!
That’s alright, I’m sure we can find something for you 🙂
You can replace the vegetables in this baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe with rice, fruits, different kinds of salad, quinoa or pasta.
One thing to bear in mind here is that you will have to cook the side dish separately.
This will not only extend the time needed to make this lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe but it also means that it won’t be one-pan anymore.
You know me, I hate doing dishes so I had to give you the heads-up.
If you’re wondering what kind of fruits would be best with baked lemon garlic shrimp, here are a few:
Pineapple (charred)
Kiwi (in a salsa)
Avocado (with chili and lime)
Mango (in a salsa)
So take your pick and let me know which one you like best.
Now let’s move on to the last tip of today and that is…
3. How to meal plan with lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus
Start, as you would with any other recipe, by making an actual plan (menu + groceries). Think about how many times you want to cook per week. If it’s twice, then you will need to cook enough for 3-4 days worth of meals (lunch or dinner).
Next, you need to know how many persons you are cooking for. Knowing this will help you calculate the servings and cook the exact quantity needed.
Then divide it into oven and freezer-proof glass containers, so whenever you’ll need a quick bite, you’ll just have to throw one in the oven and re-heat it.
Easy, right?!
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