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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Shrimp Asparagus and Bulgar

    Shrimp Asparagus and Bulgar

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    shrimp asparagus pin

    Yesterday I challenged myself to come one with a tasty lunch to use some leftover shrimp I had from our seafood night (I'm really trying to do a fish night at least once a week.) I bought some small shrimps on sale and boiled them for shrimp cocktail. The toddler ACTUALLY likes shrimp this so it's an easy way to get some protein in the boy. Especially as getting fish in him is getting harder and harder.

    Anyway, I had exactly 3oz of shrimp left, just perfect to use for a solo lunch. I threw it together with some bulgur (cooks in 12 minutes), a few asparagus spears I had in the fridge and surprisingly a lemon that the toddler begged me to buy for some reason. Glad I I listened to him! It came in handy! 🙂

    Ingredients

    • 1 lemon
    • ¼ cup (40g) dry bulgur
    • 4 oz chicken broth
    • ¼ teaspoon dried mint leaves
    • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
    • 8 asparagus spears
    • 3 oz cooked shrimp (shells removed)
    • Kosher Salt & Pepper
    • non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions

    Zest the lemon. Then cut it in half.

    In a small-medium sauce pan add the bulgur, broth, dried herbs, juice of ½ of the lemon and a bit of the lemon zest (save some for garnish). Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

    When the bulgur is done. Remove from heat, fluff, and uncover.

    Heat a non stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Clean and cut the asparagus in chunks. Add to the skillet and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes tossing to prevent sticking. Add the cooked shrimp and squeeze the juice of the other half of lemon on top. Toss a few times just to heat the shrimp a bit. Add the bulgar and mix everything together in the skillet.

    Slide it onto a plate. Top it with the saved zest and enjoy! 🙂

    📖 Recipe

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    Shrimp Asparagus and Bulgar

     Looking to switch up your dinner routine? This easy and satisfying shrimp, asparagus, and bulgar recipe will do the trick. Give it a try tonight!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 248 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lemon
    • ¼ cup 40g dry bulgur
    • 4 oz chicken broth
    • ¼ teaspoon dried mint leaves
    • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
    • 8 asparagus spears
    • 3 oz cooked shrimp shells removed
    • Kosher Salt & Pepper
    • non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Zest the lemon. Then cut it in half.
      1 lemon
    • In a small-medium sauce pan add the bulgur, broth, dried herbs, juice of ½ of the lemon and a bit of the lemon zest (save some for garnish). Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
      ¼ cup 40g dry bulgur, 4 oz chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon dried mint leaves, ½ tablespoon dried parsley
    • When the bulgur is done. Remove from heat, fluff, and uncover.
    • Heat a non stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Clean and cut the asparagus in chunks.
      8 asparagus spears, non-stick cooking spray
    • Add to the skillet and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes tossing to prevent sticking. Add the cooked shrimp and squeeze the juice of the other half of lemon on top. Toss a few times just to heat the shrimp a bit. Add the bulgar and mix everything together in the skillet.
      3 oz cooked shrimp, Kosher Salt & Pepper
    • Slide it onto a plate. Top it with the saved zest and enjoy! 🙂

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 21gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 956mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Asparagus, Bulgar, Shrimp
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    1. Patty

      February 17, 2010 at 4:04 pm

      Sounds great! I have the shrimp, asparagus, and just about everything else except the bulgur. I'm going to try tonight with brown rice instead. It should work, thanks for the idea.

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    2. Priyanka

      March 27, 2009 at 7:36 pm

      This recipe sounds delish!

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    3. Alleigh

      March 27, 2009 at 4:31 pm

      I was looking for a new asparagus recipe. This sounds delicious! Thanks!

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