Description
This One-Pan Garlic Herb Shrimp recipe offers a healthy, family-friendly weeknight meal. Tender shrimp and vibrant roasted vegetables are cooked together with garlic and herbs, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with incredible ease.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 whole lemon, half sliced, half for fresh juice
- 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Pan and Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet (18×13 inch) with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Season Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, half the minced garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, a pinch of salt, and a grind of pepper. Make sure each shrimp is lightly coated.
- Prep Veggies: On the baking sheet, toss asparagus and cherry tomatoes with remaining olive oil, garlic, thyme, lemon slices, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer, ensuring good air circulation for proper roasting.
- Roast Veggies: Place the baking sheet in the hot oven and roast for 10 minutes until the asparagus starts to brighten and soften slightly.
- Add Shrimp and Finish Roasting: Remove the sheet from the oven. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan, distributing evenly among the partially roasted vegetables. Return to the oven and roast for another 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are vibrant pink and opaque through the center, curling into a ‘C’ shape. The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire cooked dish and sprinkle with remaining fresh parsley for a final burst of flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use organic shrimp and high-quality olive oil. Budget-friendly options include frozen pre-cut veggies or dried herbs (use 1/3 the amount of fresh). To avoid mushy veggies, ensure your oven is hot and do not overcrowd the pan, using parchment paper for consistent cooking. Remove shrimp as soon as they turn pink to prevent overcooking. For a healthier twist, reduce olive oil and add more lemon juice, or serve over a bed of spinach.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx 180 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: one-pan, shrimp, garlic herb, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, healthy, weeknight, family-friendly, quick, lemon