Garlic Herb Shrimp With Roasted Spring Greens (Printable)

Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs, served atop a medley of roasted spring vegetables.

# List of ingredients:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Roasted Spring Greens

10 - 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
11 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
12 - 1 cup baby spinach
13 - 1 cup broccolini, cut into bite-sized pieces
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a large baking sheet, toss the asparagus, sugar snap peas, baby spinach, and broccolini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast for 12–15 minutes, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned.
02 - While the vegetables roast, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and toss to coat.
04 - Arrange the roasted spring greens on plates. Top with garlic herb shrimp and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes for a stress-free dinner.
  • The combination of tender shrimp and crisp veggies is incredibly satisfying.
02 -
  • Avoid overcrowding the skillet or the shrimp will steam instead of sear.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp at the very end to prevent the acids from cooking the meat too early.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp very dry before tossing them in oil to get a better sear.
  • Let the pan get fully hot before adding the seafood.

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