Sautéed Shrimp and Asparagus Spring Medley

Ingredients

- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 lb bay shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced thinly
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Parmesan croutons
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup potato flakes

Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables:
- Prepare asparagus, onion, garlic, leek, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, and celery as described in the ingredient list for uniformity in cooking time.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the onion and leeks; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Cook Vegetables:
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, celery, and asparagus to the skillet.
- Sauté for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

4. Prepare Shrimp:
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Sauté the shrimp for about 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

5. Add Liquids and Spinach:
- Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the spinach, letting it wilt, about 2 minutes.

6. Thicken with Potato Flakes:
- Gradually sprinkle in potato flakes while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Finalize Sauce and Season:
- Stir in lemon juice, plain yogurt, salt, pepper, parsley, and mint.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and cook for another 2 minutes.

8. Serve:
- Transfer the sautéed medley to serving dishes, sprinkle with goat cheese, and top with Parmesan croutons for added texture.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Sautéed shrimp
Asparagus dish
Lunch recipe
Goat cheese
Spring medley
Easy gourmet
Healthy lunch
Vegetable medley
Quick lunch
Comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1320 calories

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