This easy sheet pan shrimp recipe is a perfect meal to enjoy in a busy weekday. It's a quick dish that you can have it on the table in 30 minutes!
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🌟 Baked Sheet Pan Shrimp
This interesting and mouth-watering one pan shrimp recipe that I am going to share with you all today. It is my go-to recipe whenever I am short on time but want to enjoy a tasty meal.
Trust me; you will fall in love with this baked shrimp dish. It is a perfect inclusion for both your lunch and dinner menu.
The sheet pan shrimp tossed with cheese, asparagus, and bell peppers have a bang-on taste. Baking on high heat offers a condensed, deep flavor to the shrimp.
Besides, adding or replacing veggies and pasta of your choice is also a great idea to make this seafood meal more luxurious. Don't worry! I'll share all the tips and tricks with you to enhance the flavor profile of this shrimp recipe.
It's a great recipe for a small family. Ohh! Do you have a large family? Or are you planning a big feast?
Fret not! You can also check out the ingredients section to know how to increase the ingredient portions while getting the perfectly cooked shrimp.
🍽 Ingredients Notes
Here is the list of ingredients you need to prepare juicy and seasoned shrimp. Do not miss out on any of them to bake finger-licking good meal.
Shrimp: Use fresh raw shrimp that have been peeled and deveined with the tails removed. If you have frozen shrimp, make sure they are completely thawed before coating with the spice mixture.
Pesto: I used my homemade pesto with pinenuts for this recipe.
Vegetables: asparagus, bell pepper and zucchini elevate this meal with fantastic flavors.
🔪 How to Make
Time to prep delicious and simple recipe. Follow this step-by-step guide for cooking textbook-perfect sheet pan shrimp.
Seasoning:
Step 1
First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2
Meanwhile, add pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, grated parmesan with two tablespoons olive oil into a blender or food processor to make a pesto sauce. Blend all these ingredients on high until combined well.
Step 3
Now take a large bowl and add shrimp with the pesto sauce in it. Toss well and set aside.
Step 4
Further, chop zucchini, asparagus, and bell pepper.
Step 5
In another large bowl, add your chopped vegetables, a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat the vegetables thoroughly with the seasonings. (Note: You can increase or decrease the seasoning quantity as per your taste.)
Layering:
Step 6
On a baking sheet pan, place the pesto shrimp in a single layer into the center of the sheet pan.
Step 7
Then add an even layer of your seasoned vegetables all around the shrimp.
Baking:
Step 8
Keep the baking sheet pan in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the shrimp cooks perfectly.
Step 9
When cooked, remove pan from the oven and transfer shrimp on a platter.
Serving:
Step 10
Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 11
Serve immediately with lemon wedges!
💭 Cooking Tips
- If using frozen shrimp, transfer shrimp to a covered bowl to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Always use raw shrimp rather than cooked ones to get a lovely golden roast on the skin.
- Additionally, you can use other delicious ingredients for seasoning in this recipe, such as garlic butter, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and more lemon juice.
- Spray nonstick spray on the baking sheet pan to save scrimp and vegetables from sticking.
📖 Variations
Well, this recipe is truly a must-try for shrimp lovers. But it doesn't mean you don't have any other options to cook in your hand.
If you want to serve your loved ones a variety of shrimp meals, also prepare these two absolutely delicious recipes.
Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
Do your kids prefer pasta in their meals? So make this delicious and healthy recipe by mixing jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, lemon, fresh parsley, cheese, and melted butter with fettuccine or angel hair pasta.
Frozen Shrimp Salad
Another great way to include this seafood in your menu is by preparing the shrimp salad with various fresh fruits and veggies. Tossed in dijon mustard and citrus juice, you'll relish the delicious bowl of salad.
🥗 What to Serve With
Are you planning to prepare this baked shrimp recipe for guests during a housewarming? You might also want some side dishes to serve along.
As the name indicates, it is the best option if some of your guests follow the keto diet. Moreover, the sauteed and pureed cauliflower will go well with the flavors of this scrimp recipe.
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
The oh-so-tasty Mexican rice bowl will amp up your party menu. The beautiful florets of cauliflower infused with yummy seasoning and lemon zest will bring a smile to everyone's face.
Buy some extra asparagus when you go shopping for ingredients for this recipe. Cooked in caramelized garlic butter sauce and topped with lemon juice, this sauteed asparagus tastes amazing with the baked shrimp.
🧊 Storage
No need to throw away leftover baked shrimp. You can store the delicious food properly in two ways:
Fridge
Store cooked leftover shrimp in a refrigerator that will last for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Freezer
You can also freeze cooked shrimp to consume up to 4 months. Make sure you keep them in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
👪 Serving Size
The baked shrimp recipe can serve four people. If you want to cook a meal that is not time-consuming yet rich in flavors and taste, do not ignore this easy recipe. Add the aromatic garlic shrimp recipes oozing with cheese to your next plans if you love sheet pan dinners!
The garlicky and juicy shrimp will become an all-time favorite family meal. You won't be able to resist cooking this seafood dish again.
So grab the fresh ingredients from the store and satisfy your craving for seafood.
📋 Recipe
Sheet Pan Shrimp (Easy 30-minute meal)
Ingredients
- 1 lb large Shrimp - Peeled and deveined with tails
- 1 medium zucchini - Chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red Bell pepper - Chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 16 spears Asparagus - Medium
- 4 tablespoon virgin olive oil - Cold pressed or Cold Extracted
- ½ cup fresh Basil - Whole leaves
- 1 teaspoon Garlic - Minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan - Grated
- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (!!)
- Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan, minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a blender or food processor, and blend on high until well combined into a pesto sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of olive oil, and blend to combine.
- Toss the shrimp with the pesto sauce in a large bowl, and set aside.
- Place the chopped vegetables into a large bowl, and coat with a tablespoon of olive oil as well as salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer the seasoned vegetables along the outside of a large sheet pan.
- Add the pesto shrimp in a single layer into the center of the sheet pan surrounded by the vegetables.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, and the vegetables have reached your desired level of tenderness.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, transfer shrimp to a covered bowl to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Always use raw shrimp rather than cooked ones to get a lovely golden roast on the skin.
- Additionally, you can use other delicious ingredients for seasoning in this recipe, such as garlic butter, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and more lemon juice.
- Spray nonstick spray on the baking sheet pan to save scrimp and vegetables from sticking.
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