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Prep Time10 Minutes
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Cook Time15 Minutes
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Serving4
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Serving Size1 Plate
There are nights when you want something that feels restaurant-worthy but takes almost no effort to pull together — and this Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus is exactly that. Everything lands on a single pan, slides into the oven, and comes out perfectly cooked in under 20 minutes. The shrimp turn golden and juicy, the asparagus gets those irresistible crispy-tender tips, and a simple garlic butter lemon drizzle ties it all together.
What makes this recipe a genuine weeknight hero is the zero-mess cleanup and the fact that the timing is nearly foolproof. Shrimp and asparagus cook at the same speed, so there’s no juggling multiple pots or worrying about one thing overcooking while the other finishes up. Toss everything with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lemon, and the oven does the rest.
Whether you’re cooking for two on a Tuesday night or feeding a hungry family, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Serve it straight from the pan with crusty bread, over a bed of rice, or alongside pasta — it works every single way. Once you try it, it’ll be on permanent rotation in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Nutrition
Per serving
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Calories: 290 kcal
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Protein: 35g70%
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Carbs: 8g3%
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Fat: 13g17%
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Fiber: 3g11%
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Sugar: 3g3%
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Sodium: 680mg30%
Directions
This recipe comes together in two simple stages — you give the asparagus a short head start in the hot oven, then add the shrimp halfway through so everything finishes perfectly at the same time.
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Make sure the pan is big enough that the shrimp and asparagus can sit in a single layer — crowding the pan traps steam and prevents browning.
Set the prepared pan aside while you get the ingredients ready.
Step 2: Trim and Season the Asparagus
Snap or cut off the tough woody ends of the asparagus — about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom — and discard them.
Place the asparagus spears on one half of the prepared pan, drizzle with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with half the salt, half the black pepper, and half the minced garlic.
Toss the asparagus gently to coat, then spread the spears into an even layer so they roast evenly.
Step 3: Season the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels — this is the most important step for getting a good sear instead of steaming them.
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, the rest of the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, remaining salt, and pepper.
Make sure every shrimp is well coated before moving on.
Step 4: Roast the Asparagus First
Slide the pan with the asparagus into the preheated oven and roast for 7 minutes.
This gives the asparagus a head start since it takes slightly longer to become tender than the shrimp.
While the asparagus is roasting, arrange the seasoned shrimp on a plate so they're ready to go onto the pan quickly.
Step 5: Add the Shrimp to the Pan
Pull the pan out of the oven after 7 minutes and quickly scatter the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on the other half of the pan, or nestle them in between the asparagus spears.
Dot the shrimp with small pieces of butter spread across the pan — this melts into a gorgeous garlic butter sauce as everything finishes cooking.
Immediately return the pan to the oven and roast for another 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 6: Check for Doneness and Finish
The shrimp are done when they've turned pink and opaque all the way through and curl into a loose C-shape — avoid cooking them until they form a tight O-shape, which means they're overdone.
The asparagus should be fork-tender with lightly caramelized tips.
Remove the pan from the oven, squeeze the fresh lemon juice over everything, and scatter the chopped parsley on top.
Step 7: Serve Immediately
Transfer the shrimp and asparagus to a serving platter or serve straight from the sheet pan for a casual family-style dinner.
Spoon any garlic butter juices from the pan over the top — that sauce is liquid gold and you don't want to waste a drop.
Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up all the flavorful pan juices.
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