Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- On a large sheet pan, arrange the shrimp, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the top and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Spread the shrimp and vegetables out in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the asparagus with broccoli or green beans for a different vegetable option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg