Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus, a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp, tender asparagus, and aromatic garlic in a quick and easy preparation. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan wonder is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy a burst of zesty lemon and savory garlic with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shrimp, asparagus, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg