Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus roasted with bright lemon and garlic, ready in 35 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shrimp, asparagus, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice) lemon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 1 lb asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer. Roast for 8 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 lemon zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice), 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
3. Step 3: Remove baking sheet from oven, add 12 oz shrimp, and pour lemon-garlic mixture over shrimp. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Return to oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Squeeze additional lemon juice over top and serve immediately.