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Easy Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Sheet Pan Recipe for Quick Healthy Dinner

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A quick, tasty, and fuss-free sheet pan recipe featuring zesty lemon, garlic, and perfectly roasted shrimp and vegetables. Ideal for healthy weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Set aside to marinate briefly.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine zucchini slices, chopped red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread the veggies evenly on one half of the baking sheet and place the shrimp in a single layer on the other half.
  5. Roast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque but are not rubbery.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp and veggies.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

[‘Do not overcook the shrimp; remove as soon as they turn pink and curl slightly to avoid rubbery texture.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming.’, ‘Marinate shrimp briefly (10-15 minutes) to enhance flavor without mushiness.’, ‘If veggies are not tender after 10 minutes, roast an additional 3-5 minutes while watching shrimp closely.’, ‘For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a skillet.’]

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