One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus Dinner
This delicious and healthy dinner comes together on a single sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. Juicy shrimp, tender asparagus, and a medley of colorful vegetables are tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic seasoning and roasted until perfectly cooked.
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Shrimp and Veggies
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, half sliced for roasting, half for juicing at the end
- Fresh Parsley For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half of the minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Roasting
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes.
- While the vegetables roast, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In the same bowl, combine the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the rest of the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- After 8 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the seasoned shrimp to the other half, arranging them in a single layer.
- Tuck the lemon slices among the shrimp and veggies, then return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 5-8 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serving
- Remove the pan from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. For an extra pop of flavor, consider marinating the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before roasting. This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.