Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet

This Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe is made with large fresh shrimp and asparagus sauteed in butter, olive oil, and lemon juice, then topped with crispy bacon. It’s easy to make, flavorful, and can easily include any additions you might like.

Skillet shrimp recipes are something we all love in this house, this is the second one I’ve shared with you. They are just about the easiest shrimp recipes because the shrimp only takes a few minutes to cook. Serve the skillet meal over rice or pasta for a delicious, easy dinner that can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

The first time I made this Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe I used thawed cooked shrimp, and you could absolutely do that to make it easier on yourself, but you have to watch that the shrimp doesn’t overcook. In this recipe, I used uncooked shrimp that I peeled and removed the tails.

The bacon can be cooked and crumbled ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator. The shrimp can be peeled ahead of time as well, and will keep thawed in the refrigerator for a day.

You might want to add a clove or two of minced garlic to the pan when you add the shrimp, if you like. I feel like I add garlic to EVERYTHING and chose not to with this recipe, but I’ll admit I felt it was missing. You could also use chopped onions, or scallions, or replace the asparagus with broccoli.

Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet Dinner 

Check out more of my favorite shrimp recipes:

Warm Avocado Shrimp Soup

Baked Seafood Stuffed Avocados

Shrimp and Bell Pepper Skillet 

Spicy Shrimp and Bacon Casserole 

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Shrimp Bacon Asparagus Skillet

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

This Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe is made with large fresh shrimp and asparagus sauteed in butter, olive oil, and lemon juice, then topped with crispy bacon. It's easy to make, flavorful, and can easily include any additions you might like.

Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES

Cuisine: American

Keyword: skillet dinner, shrimp recipes,

Servings: 4

Calories: 579 kcal

Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count)
• 12 ounces asparagus, washed, bottom two inches cut off, and cut into two inch pieces
• 8 slices lower sodium bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and stir. Add the chopped asparagus and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is slightly soft.

2. Add the shrimp and garlic, if using. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the shrimp is no longer translucent and is white all over. Stir in the crumbled bacon and remove from the heat.

3. Serve with cooked pasta or rice, or by itself along with some of the butter sauce. 

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Bacon Asparagus Skillet

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579 Calories from Fat 432

% Daily Value*

Fat 48g74%

Saturated Fat 21g131%

Cholesterol 375mg125%

Sodium 1374mg60%

Potassium 349mg10%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 1360IU27%

Vitamin C 11.3mg14%

Calcium 194mg19%

Iron 4.4mg24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.