My Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner
I love a good sheet pan dinner. You just toss everything on one pan. It makes cleanup so simple. This garlic butter shrimp is my favorite quick shrimp recipe.
It feels like a fancy meal. But it is so easy to make. The smell of garlic and butter in the oven is wonderful. Doesn’t that smell amazing? It is healthy comfort food that makes you happy.
A Little Story About Butter
I learned to cook shrimp from my friend Marie. She used a whole stick of butter! I still laugh at that. My version uses less, but keeps all the flavor.
This matters because good food does not need to be complicated. Simple, fresh ingredients shine. What is your favorite simple meal to cook? Tell me in the comments.
Making Your Garlic Butter Sauce
First, melt your butter with the pressed garlic. Cook it for a full minute. This step is very important. It makes the garlic flavor sweet, not sharp.
Then you add a big squeeze of lemon juice. The lemon makes everything taste bright. You just made a delicious shrimp with garlic butter sauce. See how easy that was?
The Simple Bake
Now, pour that sauce over your shrimp on the sheet pan. Make sure they are in one layer. This oven baked shrimp cooks fast, in about 10 minutes.
You will know it’s done when the shrimp turn pink and curl. *Fun fact: Shrimp cook so quickly because their muscle is simple!* This makes it a perfect healthy shrimp dinner for busy nights.
Why This Meal Matters
This baked shrimp recipe is more than just food. It is about sharing a good meal without stress. That matters a lot in a busy life.
It is also a healthy choice. Shrimp gives you great protein for your body. Do you prefer shrimp with rice, pasta, or just by itself? I’d love to know how you serve it.
Your Turn to Try It
I hope you try this sheet pan garlic butter shrimp. It is the easiest sheet pan dinner. You can have it on the table in no time.
This garlic butter shrimp recipe is a keeper. What is one recipe you make again and again? Sharing our favorite recipes is how we connect. I read every one of your stories.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Large raw shrimp (with shell on) | 12 oz. package | Frozen or fresh |
| Salted butter | 4 tbsp. | |
| Garlic cloves (pressed) | 4 large | |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 tbsp. | Or the juice of half a lemon |
| Fresh parsley (chopped) | 1 tbsp. | |
| Lemon | extra | For serving as wedges |
| Salt and pepper | as needed |
Instructions
Step 1: First, warm your oven to 400°F. Get out your baking sheet. This easy sheet pan shrimp recipe starts with a hot oven. It makes everything cook fast and even.
Step 2: Now, make the magic sauce. Melt butter in a small pot with pressed garlic. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir for a full minute after it melts. (This cooks the garlic so it’s sweet, not sharp!). Doesn’t that garlic butter sauce smell amazing already?
Step 3: Lay your shrimp on the sheet pan in one layer. Pour that wonderful sauce all over them. Toss them gently with your hands. I still laugh at how messy my fingers get. This is the heart of our baked shrimp recipe.
Step 4: Bake your sheet pan garlic butter shrimp for 10-15 minutes. Watch them turn pink and curl up. That’s how you know they’re done. What’s your favorite quick shrimp recipe? Share below! This oven baked shrimp is so simple.
Step 5: Take the pan out carefully. Sprinkle fresh, chopped parsley over the top. Serve right away with lemon wedges. Squeezing that lemon is the best part. It makes this healthy shrimp dinner taste bright and fresh.
Creative Twists
Add asparagus spears to the pan for a complete sheet pan dinner. Swap parsley for chopped dill for a lovely, herby change. Serve the shrimp over creamy polenta for the ultimate healthy comfort food recipes. Which one would you try first? Comment below!Serving & Pairing Ideas
This garlic butter shrimp recipe is perfect over fluffy rice. The rice soaks up the delicious sauce. For a lighter meal, try it with a simple green salad. A crusty loaf of bread is also wonderful for dipping. Which would you choose tonight?
Keeping Your Shrimp Dinner Fresh
Let’s talk about storing your lovely sheet pan garlic butter shrimp. First, let it cool completely. Then, place it in a sealed container in the fridge. It will stay good for two days. You can also freeze it for a month. Just use a freezer-safe bag.
I remember my first time. I put warm shrimp right in the fridge. Everything got soggy. Now I always let it cool on the counter first. To reheat, use your oven or a skillet. A quick warm-up keeps the shrimp tender. The microwave can make them rubbery.
This easy sheet pan shrimp is perfect for batch cooking. Make a double recipe on Sunday. You’ll have a healthy shrimp dinner ready for a busy weeknight. Storing food well means less waste. It also means a tasty, quick meal is always close by. Have you ever tried storing it this way? Share below!
Simple Fixes for Common Kitchen Hiccups
We all face little problems in the kitchen. Here are three easy fixes. First, shrimp can overcook fast. I once left them in just two minutes too long. They were like little pink erasers. Watch the clock closely. Pull them out as soon as they turn pink and curl.
Second, your garlic might burn in the butter. Always cook your sauce on low heat. Stir it for that full minute. This cooks the garlic flavor perfectly. Burnt garlic tastes bitter. Getting this right makes your shrimp with garlic butter sauce delicious.
Third, a crowded pan steams food instead of roasting it. Give your shrimp space on that sheet pan. This helps them get a nice bake. These fixes matter so much. They build your cooking confidence. They also make sure every bite is full of flavor. Which of these problems have you run into before?
Your Quick Questions, Answered
How to make garlic butter sauce for shrimp
It is very simple. Melt butter in a small pot. Add pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for one minute. Stir it the whole time. This quick cook takes the raw edge off the garlic. It makes a rich, flavorful sauce for your oven baked shrimp. Pour it right over the shrimp on your sheet pan.
What is the best way to cook asparagus in the oven
For this sheet pan dinner, add the asparagus with the shrimp. Toss the spears in that garlic butter sauce first. Make sure they are in a single layer. Roast everything at 400°F for 10-15 minutes. The asparagus should be tender and bright green. This makes it a perfect, easy side. It turns the meal into a complete healthy comfort food recipe.
Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe
Yes, you absolutely can. It is a great shortcut. Just thaw the shrimp first. Place them in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. Then pat them very dry with a paper towel. This step is important. Wet shrimp will steam on the pan. Dry shrimp will roast nicely for your baked shrimp recipe.
What to serve with garlic butter shrimp and asparagus
This dish is wonderful all on its own. But you can add more. Serve it over fluffy white rice or pasta. The sauce is so good soaked up. A simple green salad or crusty bread is nice too. It rounds out your healthy shrimp dinner. You have a beautiful, colorful meal on one pan.
How do you keep shrimp from getting rubbery
Do not overcook them. Shrimp cook very fast. In a 400°F oven, they need only 10-15 minutes. Watch for them to turn pink and opaque. They will curl into a loose “C” shape. Take them out right then. Letting them cook longer makes them tough. This is the key to a perfect garlic butter shrimp recipe.
What are good seasonings for roasted asparagus
They love simple flavors. Toss them in the garlic butter sauce from this recipe. You can also use just olive oil, salt, and pepper. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese at the end is lovely. A little lemon zest adds a fresh pop. *Fun fact: Asparagus is related to onions and lilies!* Which tip will you try first?
From My Kitchen to Yours
I hope you love this easy sheet pan shrimp as much as I do. It feels like a hug on a busy night. Cooking should be joyful, not stressful. This recipe is here to help.
I would love to hear about your cooking adventure. Tell me how it went in your kitchen. Your stories are my favorite thing to read. Have you tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments below.
Happy cooking!
—Grace Ellington.
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus
Description
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and set out a baking sheet.
- In a small pot, combine the butter, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Over low to medium heat, stir until the butter melts fully. Then stir for 1 full, additional minute to make sure the garlic gets cooked.
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp, making sure each shrimp is coated evenly. Toss the shrimp in the sauce a bit to make sure everything gets coated in sauce.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp. Serve the Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined before starting. For best flavor, use fresh garlic and parsley.