Description
This roasted shrimp and green beans recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal combining succulent shrimp with fresh green beans. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs. The simple seasoning enhances the natural flavors, delivering a delicious and family-friendly dish in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the ingredients perfectly.
- Prepare the Shrimp and Beans: In a large bowl, combine shrimp and green beans. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the seasonings.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the shrimp and green beans out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring even cooking and browning.
- Roast the Dish: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a healthy and flavorful dinner option.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and green beans before serving.
- To make the dish spicier, increase the crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- Ensure shrimp is fully thawed if using frozen before cooking to achieve even roasting.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger groups by using two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
- Substitute green beans with asparagus or broccoli for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American