Roasted Butter Shrimp
The perfect blend of seafood and vegetables, Roasted Butter Shrimp is a must-try! Juicy shrimp meet tender asparagus in a rich butter sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. Enjoy it over pasta or rice for a complete meal!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Oven
- Peeler
- Chef's Knife
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asparagus Ends trimmed.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling on asparagus.
- 1 clove Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1.5 pounds Shrimp Medium, uncooked, peeled, deveined.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling on shrimp.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced for shrimp.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For heat.
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice Or more to taste.
- 3 tablespoons Butter Cubed for roasting.
- Pasta Served as a base.
- Rice Another serving suggestion.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare your baking pan by lining a Jelly Roll Pan (10×15) with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- Add the asparagus to the pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Roast the asparagus for about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness.
- While the asparagus is roasting, remove the tails from the shrimp.
- After 6 minutes, take the pan out of the oven and push the asparagus to one side.
- Add the shrimp to the empty side of the pan. Drizzle them with another tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 2-3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, ⅛ teaspoon of pepper, and 1/8-¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Line the shrimp in a single layer on the pan.
- Top the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of cubed butter, evenly spaced. Similarly, top the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of cubed butter.
- Roast for an additional 6 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle the dish with lemon juice.
- Finally, season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the cooked shrimp in a freezer-safe container.
- Tip 3: This dish pairs beautifully with a light white wine.
- Tip 4: The better the quality of your shrimp and vegetables, the better the flavor.
- Tip 5: Consider serving the shrimp over creamy risotto.