Global

Garlic-Butter Bliss Shrimp Plate

Name: Garlic-Butter Bliss Shrimp Plate
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb baby potatoes, halved; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed; 1 tsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Lemon wedges for serving; Chopped parsley for garnish

Savor juicy garlic-butter shrimp paired with crisp asparagus and golden baby potatoes, all cooked to perfection in your air fryer for a delightful weeknight meal.

~40 mintotal~619 kcalper serving~64g protein~45g carbs~22g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
Chopped parsley for garnish

Cooking Steps

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
In a bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp of melted butter, salt, and pepper. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, shake the basket to ensure even cooking, then add the asparagus to the basket alongside the potatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
While the vegetables are cooking, in another bowl, combine shrimp, remaining melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp.
After the 5 minutes are up, push the asparagus and potatoes to one side and add the garlic-butter shrimp to the other side of the basket. Cook for an additional 6 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Once done, let the shrimp rest for 2 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over all contents in the basket for added flavor.
To plate, arrange the shrimp on one side, the asparagus on the other, and fill the middle with the baby potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Optional Enhancements

Use broccoli instead of asparagus
Swap shrimp for chicken breast
Use sweet potatoes instead of baby potatoes

Plant & Growing Tips

Potatoes

Plant certified seed potatoes in early spring after the last frost in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
As potato plants grow, 'hill up' soil around the stems to cover emerging foliage, which encourages more tuber development and prevents greening.
Maintain consistent moisture, especially during tuber formation, but avoid waterlogging.

Asparagus

Plant asparagus crowns in early spring in a permanent bed with full sun and very well-drained, rich soil, as it's a perennial crop.
Prepare a deep trench for the crowns, spreading roots out carefully.
Do not harvest spears for the first two years to allow the plants to establish strong root systems.

Garlic

Plant individual garlic cloves point-up about 2 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart in well-drained soil during autumn for a summer harvest.
Garlic requires a cold period (vernalization) to develop large bulbs.
Ensure consistent moisture in spring, but reduce watering as harvest approaches.

Parsley

Sow parsley seeds in spring or early autumn in a location with rich, moist soil and partial shade in hotter climates or full sun elsewhere.
Germination can be slow, so keep the seedbed consistently moist.
Parsley is suitable for container growing on a sunny windowsill or balcony.

Natural Pest Control

Hand-pick Colorado potato beetles and their larvae from potato plants daily and drop them into a bucket of soapy water.

Regularly inspect asparagus spears and hand-pick asparagus beetles and their eggs to prevent damage.

Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from parsley plants.

Rotate garlic crops annually and ensure good drainage to prevent fungal issues.

Harvest