Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice

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A speedy sheet pan dinner featuring spicy roasted shrimp served alongside garlic bread and fluffy cauliflower rice. This american-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: On a separate smaller baking tray, spread 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter mixed with 3 minced garlic cloves evenly over 1 small sliced baguette.
  3. Step 3: Place both trays in the oven and roast shrimp for 8-10 minutes until pink and opaque, and bake garlic bread for 7-8 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: While shrimp and bread bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cups cauliflower rice and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly toasted. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and season with salt to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve the spicy roasted shrimp immediately with garlic bread slices and cauliflower rice, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Spicy Shrimp Sheet Pan with Garlic Bread and Cauliflower Rice low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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