Healthy Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)

Quick, vibrant dish with shrimp, asparagus, and zesty lemon-garlic sauce cooked together in one pan.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Aromatics & Fresh

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 lemon, zest and juice

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the shrimp and asparagus with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
03 - Spread everything out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the asparagus is just tender.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 22 minutes from start to finish, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • One-Pan Wonder: Everything cooks on a single baking sheet, making cleanup incredibly simple.
  • Healthy and Light: Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and dairy-free with only 185 calories per serving.
  • Restaurant-Quality Flavor: The combination of garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs creates a bright, sophisticated taste.
  • Versatile: Easily adaptable with different vegetables or serving options to suit your preferences.
02 -
  • Don't Overcook: Shrimp cook very quickly—remove from the oven as soon as they turn pink and opaque to keep them tender.
  • Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh minced garlic provides much better flavor than pre-minced or garlic powder.
  • Zest Before Juicing: Always zest your lemon before cutting and juicing it—it's much easier this way.
  • Room Temperature Shrimp: Let shrimp sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for more even roasting.
  • Check for Freshness: Buy shrimp that smell like the ocean, not fishy, and asparagus with tight, closed tips.
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