Shrimp Bacon Asparagus 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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 579kcal
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)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with cooked pasta or rice, or by itself along with some of the butter sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 375mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4.4mg