Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus
This Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus only needs 5 ingredients and will be on the table in less than 25 minutes! It’s a fast and easy one pan meal that is highly nutritious and super flavorful.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears thin/medium, ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced and divided
- 1 1/2 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or more to taste
Optional to garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the asparagus to the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, add half of the minced garlic and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir with your clean hands to combine. Arrange the seasoned asparagus to one side of the pan.
- In a mixing bowl add the shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer to the empty side of your sheet pan.
- Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes, or until shrimp is pink, curled and opaque.
- Once it's done, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Asparagus: Choose asparagus that is your preferred thickness. If they are very thick they may need an additional few minutes of cooking time.
- Shrimp: Use raw shrimp; pre-cooked shrimp becomes rubbery when cooked twice. You can also buy the shrimp already peeled and deveined for a faster dinner.
- Lemon: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks fairly quickly and becomes rubbery when overdone.
- Storage: The texture of shrimp is always best when served fresh. But if you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 6mg