Imagine a mouthwatering dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, and delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. This Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Shrimp is not just a recipe—it's a culinary adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress dinner guests without spending hours cooking, this dish promises to become your new go-to recipe that combines convenience, flavor, and nutrition in one delightful pan.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that your shrimp cook evenly and quickly, giving them a nice caramelization.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Whisk together until well blended. This mixture will serve as the marinade and sauce for your shrimp.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl with the marinade. Toss the shrimp until they are fully coated in the sauce. Allow the shrimp to marinate for about 5-10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- While the shrimp is marinating, wash and chop your mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If you are using bell peppers, slice them into strips, and for broccoli, cut the florets into smaller pieces.
- On a large sheet pan, spread the mixed vegetables evenly. Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss them to ensure they are well coated.
- After the shrimp has marinated, place the shrimp on top of the mixed vegetables on the sheet pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the shrimp and vegetables for added flavor.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
- Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool for a minute. You can garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for an extra touch of flavor and presentation, if desired.
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp and vegetables warm, either on their own or over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Tips
- Choose the Right Shrimp: Opt for medium to large shrimp that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking. Fresh or properly thawed frozen shrimp work best.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Spread shrimp and vegetables in a single layer to allow proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Marinate Wisely: While 5-10 minutes of marinating is good, avoid marinating too long, as the acid in soy sauce can start to "cook" the shrimp.
- Watch Cooking Time Carefully: Shrimp cook quickly and can become rubbery if overdone. Start checking at the 10-minute mark.
- Customize Your Vegetables: Feel free to swap or add vegetables based on what you have. Zucchini, carrots, or snap peas work wonderfully.
- For Extra Flavor: Consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for some heat.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or with a side of quinoa to make it a complete, balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 180mg
