Shrimp and Scallop Stir Fry

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • ½ pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½ pound raw scallops

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  • Step 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion; stir-fry until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  • Step 2

Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir-fry shrimp and scallops until almost opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet; stir in lemon juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving:

Calories: 213

Protein: 27.6g

Carbohydrates: 11.6

Fat: 7.1g

Other Notes:

  • Consider adding rice for a full meal. Brown Rice will add more nutrients. Or add quinoa instead.

  • Less butter can be used.

  • Can make with only shrimp or only scallops if desired. A similar stir-fry could also be made using chicken or another meat.