This 10-minute Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp recipe features lightly seasoned shrimp and colorful vegetables all cooked on the same pan. With maximum flavor and minimal effort, it’s perfect for quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinners!
Whether you follow the Mediterranean diet or are looking for a healthy recipe for dinner tonight, you can count on this Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp. It’s a one-pan, 10-minute recipe that’s packed with flavor! And just like my Mediterranean Cod, Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Vegetables, and Mediterranean Salmon recipes, you get the best of the Mediterranean in every bite.
This easy and well-balanced dinner showcases succulent baked shrimp, asparagus, and red onion. The best part? They’re all roasted on the same pan, helping you save on stress and clean up.
Finish the sheet pan dinner with a sprinkle of feta cheese, black olives, and vibrant herbs, and enjoy! And if you’re searching for even more healthy recipes with shrimp, check out these 12 Delicious Shrimp Recipes.
3 reasons why you’ll love this healthy dinner
- A one-pan recipe: One-pan recipes, like my Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp and Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies, are my favorite. There’s minimal prep and only one pan to clean!
- Gorgeous Mediterranean flavors: The best of the Mediterranean is featured here, like olives, feta, juicy shrimp, oregano, and lots of olive oil.
- It’s light and healthy: This naturally gluten free dinner feels so fresh and nutritious. It’s the best choice for healthy weeknight dinners, special occasions, and summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Here’s a snapshot of the key ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe care for the complete list.
- Shrimp - Large shrimp (31/35) are a good size for baking on a sheet pan, but extra-large (26-30) or jumbo shrimp (21/25) are also good options. The larger the shrimp, the longer they’ll need to bake (only 1 extra minute or so).
- Asparagus - Make sure it’s fresh and in season. Look for vibrant green asparagus that snaps effortlessly. Avoid spears that are discolored or have slimy tips.
- Spices and seasonings - Don’t be shy when seasoning the shrimp. I use plenty of olive oil and a savory mixture of freshly minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Feta cheese - This soft Greek cheese crumbles beautifully, adding a creamy and salty dimension to every bite.
- Black olives - Or use green olives or kalamata olives. Do you not like olives? Either leave them out or try capers instead.
How to make sheet pan Mediterranean shrimp
After peeling the shrimp, slicing the onion, and mincing the garlic, you’re all set to assemble the rest of the recipe. Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Add the shrimp to a large bowl. Marinate with olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and lemon juice.
Step 2: After washing and trimming the asparagus, spread the spears on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place the shrimp in a single layer on top of the asparagus, then add the red onions.
Step 3: Bake until the shrimp turns pink and the edges turn golden.
Step 4: After taking the shrimp and veggies out of the oven, sprinkle the feta crumbles, olives, and fresh herbs on top. Finish with another drizzle of olive oil, then enjoy!
Tips and tricks
- Marinating the shrimp in a bowl with oil instead of tossing everything together on the sheet pan ensures the shrimp are fully coated in flavor. Yes, it’s an extra dish to clean, but it’s worth it!
- Do the shrimp look pale, even after 10 minutes in the oven? Try broiling them until they turn golden (1 to 2 minutes).
- Don’t skip the fresh herbs. Their freshness completes the dish and its presentation, plus it’s just so Mediterranean!
Serving suggestions
I like serving this shrimp with extra lemon, olive oil, and thick, crusty bread. It’s a sensational meal on its own, but you can make it a part of any Mediterranean feast by pairing it with these sides:
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
- Lentil Quinoa Salad
- Hummus Salad
- Mediterranean Potato Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa
Variations
Get creative! The simple sheet pan shrimp dinner is customizable from top to bottom:
- Vegetables: Stick with fresh veggies that cook at the same rate as shrimp. You can use trimmed green beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, chopped kale, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, and cauliflower florets.
- Seasonings: Switch things up with a Greek or Italian seasoning blend, or give the meal a Cajun kick with blackening or creole seasoning.
- Cheese: Use freshly grated parmesan, halloumi, or goat cheese as an alternative to feta. If dairy free, use your favorite vegan feta or crumbly tofu cheese.
Frequently asked questions
This one-pan recipe is an excellent way to use bags of frozen shrimp. Technically, you can cook shrimp in the oven directly from frozen, but for the best results, thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight or place the bag under cold running water until defrosted.
After cooling, transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a shallow airtight container. This way, they’ll stay fresh for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
You can reheat the leftovers in a 350ºF oven until warmed through.
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 4 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole red onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoon each, oregano and smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 cup black olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450F degrees.
- In a large bowl season the shrimp with 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano and juice from lemon.
- Trim and wash the asparagus, then lay them flat on the baking sheet. Season with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place seasoned shrimp on top of asparagus and top with sliced red onions. Bake for 10 minutes in the middle rack. Shrimp is cooked when the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Remove shrimp from oven and top with feta, olives and fresh cilantro or parsley, drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve
Sarah says
I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was amazing!! Everyone in the house loved it, definitely saving this in the archives thank you!
Silvia Ribas says
So happy to hear! Thanks for your feedback Sarah 🙂
Janicw says
Delicious! I made this tonight. What an easy meal. I just hope there’s some leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I will definitely keep this recipe in my files!
Silvia Ribas says
So great to hear! I know it's great when we make something we like and there is leftovers for the next day.
Anne says
Made this tonight for dinner! It was absolutely amazing! I added vegan feta cheese, artichokes and a little drizzle of balsamic glaze! So amazing
Debbie Greener says
I’m commenting only to remember how we want to make ours different next time. We will roast asparagus/onion longer or blanch the asparagus before adding the shrimp.
Sherri Rodriguez says
I'm hoping the asparagus won't be too hard. But I'm looking forward to it.
Janine says
Such a simple recipe, I love that about it. So flavourful I am In love. I had no oregano so used Italian seasoning instead. Still turned out great. I did only put 1 tsp of smoked paprika and Italian seasoning because I’m not a big spice fan. Was afraid it’d be over spiced for my liking if I did 2. Will be making this meal all the time.
Silvia Ribas says
I am so glad Janine, thanks for your message! xoxo
Malcolm Armstrong says
As usual, another wonderful recipe! All your pan meals are absolutely fantastic. You've really made me discover the joy of doing pan recipes (and all have been suggested by your fantastic "pan recipe" posts).
Love you mucho!
Silvia Ribas says
So good to hear that my sheet pan recipes have opened up a world of exciting recipes for you. I got another one coming up soon, stay tuned!
Terri says
Super easy to make and great flavor! My husband was a big fan. Definitely going to make this again!
Silvia Ribas says
Awesome. Happy to hear! xoxo
Kathi says
Do you happen to have the nutrition information?
Silvia Ribas says
Hi Kathi, unfortunately my recipe plugin doesn't display nutrition labels. Sorry about that!
Liz says
Outstanding and so easy! I will make this again and again. Thank you
Silvia Ribas says
Awesome, happy to hear Liz! and thank you for your feedback!
Angele D. says
Very flavorful! I love baked feta so I added it before baking and used black olives instead. Seasoning ratios were just right for me.
Silvia Ribas says
Excellent! I am happy to hear!!
Sherri Rodriguez says
IT CAME OUT FIRE!🥰
Silvia Ribas says
LOVE to hear it!! Thanks for sharing Sherri!
Lori says
This was so easy to make. Such delicate flavors that worked amazing together. This will definitely be a new meal in our rotation.
Silvia Ribas says
Happy to hear!! xoxo
Cindy M says
Wow! Quick prep, short cooking time, great flavors and one pan clean up. It doesn’t get any better than that. I had some brown rice and quinoa in the fridge so I served this over the rice mix. This is definitely going to be a go option for easy summer entertaining. Thanks so much for the recipe. I’m going to try some of your others.
Silvia Ribas says
Happy you enjoyed my Mediterranean shrimp recipe, this one is a keeper for sure! Hope you like some other ones too, and thanks for the feedback Cindy!
Johana says
I didn’t have asparagus do I used thinly sliced zucchini. It was great. I also served it over a bed of pasta to stretch it. Fantastic dinner.
Silvia Ribas says
That's great to hear!!
Sandie says
This was absolutely delicious. My guests loved it. Made this with Hummus Mediterranean Platter.
Sandie says
This was absolutely delicious. My guests loved it. Made this with Hummus Mediterranean Platter. Recommend the 2 together.
Jacqueline Nahigian says
Your recipes sound incredible, can’t wait to have all the ingredients to make my husband a super dinner! The Sheet-pan Mediterranean Shrimp sounds delicious, can’t wait for whole family to come for that one especially! Thanks for all the healthy recipes.
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome and I am so happy that you are excited to try my Mediterranean shrimp recipe!
Chris says
I made this tonight. Super easy. Full of flavor. And delicious! I didn’t have red onion so I substituted a white one. And forgot the olives -🤦🏻♀️.
Silvia Ribas says
That's great Chris, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie says
This looks easy. Love getting everything on one pan for easy clean up.
Silvia Ribas says
one pan dinners are honestly THE BEST!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
So colourful and I love all the Med flavours you added.
Silvia Ribas says
Thanks so much!
Mariana says
It was a perfect dinner I think it is going to become one of my weekly dinners. Thank you for this awesome recipe.
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome, so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Andrea says
This is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Full of great Mediterranean flavors and easy cleanup. I'm in!
Silvia Ribas says
Always in for easy-clean up meals myself 🙂 Thanks so much!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
Such a delicious meal that is still light and healthy. I loved the addition of olives.
Silvia Ribas says
Thanks so much Amanda, glad you enjoyed it! xo
Eliane says
“Black olives”… is it Kalamata or really black olives?
Thank you!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Either one is fine, no worries!
Ieva says
So good! So much flavour and the prawns were extremely succulent! We served them over some fluffy white rice - and everyone loved them! Thanks for the recipe.
Silvia Ribas says
Thanks for your feedback Leva, so glad to hear!!
Rebecca Roe says
I added green beans to it. Easy to make, which is a plus. Was able to divide and freeze for work meals. Will be saving this for when I'm looking for shrimp recipes, that are healthy low carb must haves.
Silvia Ribas says
Awesome! Happy to hear, thanks so much Rebecca!
Janet says
I made this for our Easter dinner and it was terrific!! So easy and so quickly, too. All the flavors melded together so perfectly. This is a keeper!!
Silvia Ribas says
That's wonderful to hear Janet! I am so glad, and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! Silvia
Cara says
This is a fantastic recipe! I just added some grape tomatoes 🍅. Thank you!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Hi Cara, you're very welcome! I am so glad that you enjoyed my recipe.
Ella says
Love one sheet meals. My family would love if I made this. They love shrimp.
Silvia Ribas says
That's great to hear, thanks for stopping by Ella!
Mika says
Thoughts on trying this with scallops?
Silvia Ribas says
Hi Mika! yes yes I love making sheet pan scallops. In fact I have two recipes on the blog for baked scallops https://gardeninthekitchen.com/baked-sea-scallops/ and an older sheet pan scallops that is on my list to update. Go on the search bar and type scallops to see all the recipes I currently have!
Margaret Connell says
I just made this tonight, and we're eating it now. Delicious! (and not difficult ... just gather ingredients, do a bit of chopping, and voila)
Silvia Ribas says
Yes, yes, Easy and yummy! So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Ashleigh says
Making this soon, but I’m wondering…the recipe says black olives, but the photo shows kalamata. Which one is it? Just want to get the right ones! Thanks!
Silvia Ribas says
hi, thanks so much for reaching out. You can actually use any olives you like. I often make this recipe and use whichever olives I have in hand, it all works fine but it's best that you use the olives you like most. Hope you enjoy this meal, can't wait to hear more! xo, Silvia
Laurie says
Delicious! I added marinated artichoke hearts and chick peas and served over quinoa
Kim says
What did you all serve this with? I was going to try rice or quinoa
Deborah says
Amazingly simple and so delicious! I added red pepper and some canned artichokes I had on hand.
I cooked mine on the grill because it was too hot to turn on the oven, and wouldn't change a thing.
Thanks for a great recipe!
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome, and I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for sharing your feedback Deborah!
Carrie says
Amazing recipe!! I followed it as noted..cooked a little longer for for the shrimp & roast the veggies. Served on a small portion of pasta...yummy all around! This will be a staple in our house. Thank you!
Silvia Ribas says
That's super awesome Carrie, so glad! and thanks for leaving me a note!
Laura V says
I just made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I subtracted a couple things: the red onion and cilantro, because I hate both. And I used eggplant instead of asparagus because my husband hates that lol. It was absolutely wonderful and we all had seconds. Thank you for this great recipe!
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome, I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks for your feedback Laura!
Vlad P says
Going to start with...I do not cook and don't know how!!!
With that being said, I cooked dinner last night for my wife and sister-in-law and everyone had seconds and even thirds!!! I omitted black olives (not our favorite) and made some Rice Pilaf to go with dinner. Needless to say that all the plates were wiped clean ;). I think this will be a stable at our house for weeks to come. It was easy to make, light and healthy...THANK YOU!!!
Silvia Ribas says
Hi Vlad, I am so happy to hear that you and your family had a nice dinner and that my sheet pan shrimp recipe was a hit! I very much appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and I hope to see you back for more! Silvia 🙂
Angela Ulmer says
Very tasty!! I’m trying to eat more of a Mediterranean diet and this definitely did not disappoint! I would suggest steaming your asparagus for a couple of minutes um if they are thick..or cooking them for a couple of minutes before adding the shrimp. The onions were cooked fine as I sliced them thin. Thank you for sharing!
Silvia Ribas says
You are very welcome Angela, and I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed my mediterranean shrimp recipe!
Robert Forand says
Wow first time trying this and what a pleasant surprise! I cook this for me and my daughter since were the only ones that like seafood in the house, and the flavorful taste of all the vegetables onions shrimp was awesome recommend it highly
Silvia Ribas says
Hi Robert, thanks so much for your feedback, I am so glad to hear it!
Karen R Kent says
Highly recommend!
I'm a picky eater and don't like onions, but this was delicious! And so easy to prepare.
Silvia Ribas says
I am so very happy to hear! Thanks for your feedback Karen!
renee labrana says
Loved it! i did make a little sriracha mayo to drizzle on top. Quick question, i can't seem to find the nutritional/caloric counts on this. am i missing it?
Silvia Ribas says
So glad! I just updated the recipe card to show the nutritional label
Cindy says
My family doesn't eat asparagus. What is a good substitute?
Silvia Ribas says
Hi Cindy! over the years I have pretty much tried this sheet pan shrimp recipe with everything from broccoli to peppers, Brussels et... you might have to adjust the time depending on the veggie. Say if you are using Brussels add the shrimp later... but be sure to pick a veggie that you and your family like. Hope this helps
Janie says
Hello anyone interested. Wow, this recipe is so valuable bcz it is so versatile for ANY variations that people interested in can come up with. I look at this “recipe” as a springboard, an inspirational guideline, get your thought juices running recipe. I first made it with a lot of leftover already steamed multiple veggies. That’s really why I pinned this “recipe.” I happened to have the seasonings and pre cooked veggies from another meal on hand. The spices & herbs, ie smoked paprika is “the maker” of this anything can go recipe. I took this and ran with it. I’ve made it multiple times multiple ways. I find the temperatures and spices are variable, but still spot on. One can play with this, but I think no matter how you play or tweak this spot on recipe, it can play with basic recipes, the main inclusion is the smoked paprika. I have played with this ingredient in order to educate myself on its virtues. The amount was subtle enough to be a must in your own flavor intent.
Good luck anyone. Build your own goodness. I found this recipe very inspirational. 🥰
Ruth Grindeland says
Hi Silvia, I made this last night for my family. I wanted to let you know that I loved how easy it was. My family loved how delicious the shrimp tasted. They are rather picky, so I wanted to let you know about this victory in our home.
Silvia Ribas says
Aww that's so sweet, nothing makes me happier than hearing from a happy customer. As a parent of picky eaters I know well the feeling of victory when they try something new and love it. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback Ruth!
Becky says
delicious and very easy and I don't like to cook. marinating the shrimp for a couple of hours was great.
Silvia Ribas says
Awesome, happy to hear Becky! Thanks for sharing your experience, loved to hear!
Ron says
Great recipe to make for guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Definitely! Thanks so much!
Nancy w says
Made this on Sunday for my weekly meal prep and this was fantastic. Super easy to customize too! I put it in containers with cauliflower fried “rice”, and it was super filling and tasty this week for lunches. I’m sad it’s gone! Thank you for the great recipe.
Silvia Dunnirvine says
That's so great Nancy, happy to hear!! Thanks for sharing your feedback too!
TF says
Made this with Kalamata olives. It was a wonderful health way to cook my favorite shellfish. Thank you!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
You are very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it!
Connie says
we really loved this recipe. the only thing I changed up was instead of red onion I used a shallot. then I cut up a red pepper into straps and added baby Bella mushrooms cut in half. I also used three cloves of garlic. I think this depends on the size of your cloves.
Silvia Dunnirvine says
That's great Connie, love that you made the substitutions for what works best for you. Thanks for trying my recipe and sharing your feedback with me as well!
Clare says
Loved the flavors! We only had medium shrimp so we used those. Bad idea. They were definitely overcooked and rubbery. Cooking them separately would have been best in this instance. Stick to large shrimp like the recipe says!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Happy that you liked it Clare, and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
Kathy Norvell says
I love this recipe. Easy and delicious! My husband says it’s one of the best dinners ever.
Silvia Dunnirvine says
That is so wonderful to hear, made my day!! xoxo
Heather says
Is the sodium correct for one serving?!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Hi Heather, a teaspoon of coarse salt like kosher or sea salt has 1,920 mg of sodium while a teaspoon of regular table salt has 2,360 mg of sodium. When I entered "a pinch" it assumed a tsp that's why you see those numbers.
Chris Mulch says
Delicious and easy to make. I'm getting close to 70 yrs old and just started cooking a few years ago. I find the hardest part of cooking is variety. So boring. This was a big hit. The wife loved it and asked to have it in the normal rotation. I did add pasta, some extra vegetables, and some pine nuts. DELICIOUS.
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Hi Chris, I am so glad that you tried and liked my sheet pan Mediterranean shrimp recipe. This recipe is very popular and well liked. Some people change up the veggies throughout the seasons. Happy that you and your wife will keep this on rotation and thanks so much for sharing your feedback, means a lot to me!
Cida says
So delicious, and easy to make, my husband love too!!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Awesome, glad to hear Cida!
Liz says
be aware, this recipe is heavy on the smoked paprika. it was a bit much for me, otherwise its easy and delicious.
Dianne Tacker says
Lovely addition to our weeknight menu! So easy to assemble and quite good.
Pattee says
Fabulous!!! Easy! Delicious!
Served to friends and they rated it a ten!!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
Awesome, happy to hear!!
Trina says
I made this for dinner last night. I used what I had. Medium shrimp, regular paprika, sweet potatoes, yellow and orange bell pepper, 2 shallots and 1/2 red onion. I cooked the sweet poatoes first for about 12 min, then added the rest on top for 10 minutes. The sweet potato gave it great flavor. It was AMAZING! I like how it's so versatile. I loved it and will for sure make it again! Thanks!!
Silvia Dunnirvine says
That's great Trina, I love that you added sweet potatoes too. Thanks for trying my recipe and for taking the time to share your feedback!