When people think about cooking and/or making a healthy meal they have a false belief system believing that cooking a healthy nutritious meal takes an hour+ in the kitchen along with clean up. This entire blog debunks that belief system. Here is one of my favorite sheet pan recipes!

Any time asparagus is in season I purchase it weekly. I looove asparagus. It’s so good and cooks quickly. You can also do many things with asparagus, which I love too. Lots of options! At the end of the day, I am tired and have ZERO desire to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s why I’ve made it my mission over the last 10+ years to create easily delicious meals that are 30 mins or less. Here’s a good one! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 2-3 servings

• 3/4lb large shrimp, peeled
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• 1 cup black olives (or any olive), pitted and diced
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional: Add red onion – I didn’t have one when I made this recipe or else I would have included it.

DIRECTIONS:

• Pre-heat oven to 450F degrees.
• In a large bowl season the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and juice from lemon. Set aside.
• Wash and trim the asparagus. Spread out on your baking sheet. Season with a little olive oil. Place seasoned shrimp on top of asparagus.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Shrimp is cooked when the edges start to turn golden brown and the color turns to pink.
• Remove the shrimp and asparagus from oven. Top/sprinkle with feta, olives, and parsley.
• Drizzle a little olive oil, if needed, and squeeze the juice of fresh lemon over the top for a finishing touch.

This meal pairs well with any carbohydrate of choice – rice (any color), couscous, farro, pasta, etc.