Speedy Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli Dinner
This speedy sheet pan dinner features succulent garlic butter shrimp and tender-crisp broccoli, all cooked on a single pan for easy cleanup. It's a delicious and healthy weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4-5 garlic, minced or 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons pre-minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon half thinly sliced for roasting, half for juicing at the end
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper; then spread them on the baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then combine them in a bowl with melted butter, minced garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven, push the broccoli to one side, and add the seasoned shrimp and lemon slices to the other side.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 8-12 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before roasting. Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice.