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Lemon Butter Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

Lemon Butter Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring shrimp and roasted vegetables in a bright, buttery lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Seafood

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes whole
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Sheet pan Preheated in the oven to start roasting vegetables immediately
  • Small saucepan To melt butter and mix lemon sauce
  • Oven Preheated to 425°F for roasting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and place a sheet pan inside for 10 minutes to get it hot before roasting.
  2. Toss asparagus, red bell pepper slices, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the preheated sheet pan and roast for 12 minutes.
  4. Pat shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels and toss with half the minced garlic.
  5. Remove the sheet pan from the oven, add shrimp in a single layer on top of vegetables, then return to oven and roast for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp turn opaque.
  6. While shrimp cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in remaining garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to keep sauce smooth.
  7. Drizzle lemon-butter sauce over roasted shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before roasting to prevent steam and ensure they brown nicely.

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