By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 14, 2020
Shrimp and Asparagus oven baked on a sheet pan, covered in lemon juice, butter and garlic – what’s not to love here! It’s a super simple meal, you can serve as an appetizer or a main.
Shrimp and Asparagus is an easy, light and satisfying dinner that is cooked to perfection on one sheet. Utterly buttery shrimp and crunchy asparagus are flavored with lemon juice, garlic, paprika and chili flakes – simply delicious!
If you’re looking for other delicious shrimp dinner ideas , why not also try my Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cream Sauce or my Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer Recipe
Why you’ll love this Shrimp and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal
- An easy sheet pan meal. Just season your ingredients then arrange on the sheet pan – this goes from pantry to table in 30 mins.
- Buttery garlic shrimp. The shrimp comes out with the most divine garlic butter coating!
- Baked asparagus. The flavor and texture as it comes out of the oven! Crispy topped with a slight crunch – so good.
How to make this Shrimp and Asparagus recipe
Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the full recipe
- Cook the asparagus – Drizzle with olive oil and season, place on a sheet pan and bake for 10 mins.
- Cook the shrimp – as the asparagus is baking, season the shrimp and add it one side of the sheet pan, with the asparagus. Roast for 10 mins.
- Remove from the oven, serve and enjoy!
What’s the best shrimp to use?
Ideally go for wild caught shrimp, as opposed to farm raised, much more flavor. Aim for the medium to large-sized shrimp, as well.
For ease, buy shrimp that has been deveined, shelled and cleaned. You can leave the tail-on or take the tail-off, it’s up to you. Tail on makes for a nice presentation but won’t affect the flavor.
Can I use frozen shrimp?
You can, but you’ll to defrost them first. There are a couple of options for defrosting your shrimp. To quickly defrost, place the frozen shrimp in a fine-mesh sieve, then put the sieve in a large bowl of tap water for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, refresh the water in the bowl with new cold tap water and cover the shrimp with it. Allow the shrimp to sit for an additional 10- 20 minutes, then the shrimp should be defrosted.
If you have time, the easiest and best way to defrost your shrimp is to place your shrimp in a sieve in a bowl, cover it and allow to defrost in the fridge overnight.
What to serve with this shrimp and Asparagus
This dish goes great with a number of sides. You can amp this up with some Cilantro Lime Rice or cauliflower rice. You could also serve with Feathery Soft Naan Rolls or go with a side salad like a Confetti Corn Salad or my 3 Bean Salad Recipe . Of course some pasta would work great with this too!
Recipe notes and tips
- Buy deveined and peeled shrimp to make this recipe even easier.
- You can leave the tails on or take them off.
- Use a preheated oven.
- You can use a sheet pan with silicone baking mat or foil – make sure to spray with cooking spray.
- If defrosting shrimp, do not use warm water, this will make the shrimp cook unevenly.
- Your shrimp are done when they turn an opaque pink color and are ‘c’ shaped.
- Use fresh ingredients where possible, like fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Other delicious sheet pan recipes
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Cauliflower
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Apple Crisp Recipe
- Sheet Pan Chocolate Croissant Recipe
- Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- More Sheet Pan Dinner Ideas
Ingredients1x2x3x
For the Asparagus:
- ▢ 2 Pounds thin asparagus trimmed
- ▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the Shrimp:
- ▢ 2 Pounds raw medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- ▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 Teaspoons minced garlic
- ▢ 1 Teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ Teaspoon paprika
- ▢ ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ ¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ▢ 6 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ▢ 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ▢ 6 Tablespoons butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with silicone baking mat or foil then spray with cooking spray.
- Place asparagus on a cooking sheet then drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on minced garlic and seasoning then toss to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer and bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare shrimp by removing the tails then place in a large bowl.
- Add seasoning then toss to coat.
- Remove pan from oven and push cooked asparagus to one side, keeping in a single layer.
- Place shrimp in a single layer on the other half of the sheet pan.
- Place butter cubes on asparagus.
- Roast for an additional 10 minutes. Shrimp is done when it forms a “c” shape and is pink in color.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve with rice.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Asparagus:
- 2 Pounds thin asparagus trimmed
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the Shrimp:
- 2 Pounds raw medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 Tablespoons butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with silicone baking mat or foil then spray with cooking spray.
- Place asparagus on a cooking sheet then drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on minced garlic and seasoning then toss to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer and bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare shrimp by removing the tails then place in a large bowl.
- Add seasoning then toss to coat.
- Remove pan from oven and push cooked asparagus to one side, keeping in a single layer.
- Place shrimp in a single layer on the other half of the sheet pan.
- Place butter cubes on asparagus.
- Roast for an additional 10 minutes. Shrimp is done when it forms a “c” shape and is pink in color.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve with rice.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
