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Sweet and Spicy Broiled Shrimp (Sheet Pan Meal)

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by Lindsay Cotter Published: Apr 2, 2020

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Broiled shrimp and veggies is a delicious sheet pan dinner, full of protein and healthy nutrients. The key to flavor lies in a sweet and spicy citrus fish marinade that’s beyond easy to make! This meal is gluten free, paleo, and oh, so simple!

broiled shrimp on sheet pan with snap peas and lemon slices

I’ve been rethinking our meals in light of our current circumstances. Haven’t we all? As you know, I’m all about making the most of whatcha got with pantry (and freezer) staples! Today I sharing a staple marinade/dressing for multiple types of protein and/or meals. Think fish, shellfish, chicken, tofu, salad dressings, etc.). It’s inexpensive, it’s light, and takes literally 5 minutes to make. Dinner will be on the table (no mess, no fuss) in no time!

Now, let’s talk about this vitamin C rich special sauce (aka marinade)! I’ll show you just  how to use it to make a quick and healthy meal!

Close up side view broiled shrimp and vegetables on sheet pan with large serving spoon.

Yes yes, quick, healthy meals are my jam and I want them to be yours, too. That’s why I make so many sheet pan meals.

With one pan meals like Honey Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Sheet Pan Roasted Spring Vegetables with Baked Eggs on the weekly menu, making dinner seriously can’t get much simpler.

But, it’s important to include fish in our diet. The American Heart Association recommends at least 2 servings of fish a week. That’s not a problem, because fish dinners and healthy seafood are ALSO my jam!

Garlic Herb Oven Baked Cod Cakes, anyone?

Adding flavor to broiled shrimp

One way to know for sure that fresh seafood is in fact, fresh, is by smelling it. It shouldn’t have a”fishy” smell. Actually, the aroma is more like a fresh ocean. The thing is, the flavor of fresh seafood can be a little bland on its own. Even broiled shrimp needs a little something special to jazz it up.

That’s why I created a super flavorful fish marinade with fresh citrus juice and some peppy herbs and spices. It’ll make the broiled shrimp SHINE! Oh, and broiled fish is delish too.

Close up view sweet and spicy broiled shrimp with roasted vegetables on sheet pan.

Ingredients for quick fish marinade (and chicken too!)

\This sweet and spicy fish marinade is not just my go to for fish, but also for shrimp, and chicken too. Plus, it adds fantastic flavor to the veggies in this sheet pan meal.

One nice thing about fish and shellfish is that they don’t need much time to marinate. Shrimp only needs 15 minutes to soak up the flavors of the citrus marinade.

Here’s what you’ll need to make the marinade:

All ingredients for broiled shrimp marinade arranged together in small bowls

Fish Marinade

  • Fresh orange juice – Freshly squeezed, if you please. If you’re short on time, I’ll give you a hall pass for a bottle of pure, no sugar added orange juice.
  • Lime juice – Again, fresh is best. Besides, you only need the juice of one lime. At a cost of under a buck, it’s less expensive than buying imitation juice anyway.
  • Oil – Any neutral flavor oil will be perfect. Organic vegetable oil, avocado oil, grapeseed, etc.
  • Minced garlic
  • Tamari sauce – If you need another option, you can use gluten free soy sauce, fish sauce, or even coconut aminos.
  • Honey – Raw honey for the big, sweet win. Obviously, this is where the sweet in the sweet and spicy marinade comes from.
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder or paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to garnish

HOW TO MAKE MARINADE

Sweet and spicy marinade for broiled shrimp in bowl with honey dipper in marinade.

Making this is so easy, there is a really good chance you’ll be able to do it while multitasking a phone call, and possibly a screaming toddler, too. Haha.

  1. Add all of the fish marinade ingredients to a bowl.
  2. Whisk until combined.

Umm, yes. That’s really all there is to it!

Today, we’re using the marinade to make broiled shrimp that we’re pairing with snap peas. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights because from prep to plate, broiled shrimp and veggies is ready to eat in 20 minutes!

Even better, it’s paleo friendly, gluten free, and oh, so tasty, too.

How to make broiled shrimp and veggies

INGREDIENTS

I think snap peas are delicious with shrimp, which is why it’s my preference for this recipe. If you want to use other veggies, there are plenty of options. Try one or even a combination of any of these:

  • Asparagus
  • Zucchini / summer squash
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Green beans
  • Broccoli

In addition to the veggies, you’ll also need: 

  • Medium size uncooked shrimp – You can use fresh or frozen shrimp. Just keep in mind that frozen shrimp will need to be thawed before you can marinate it.
  • Chopped cilantro, to garnish
  • Fresh lemon slices, to garnish
  • salt/pepper to taste
Raw shrimp marinating in sweet and spicy marinade.

To put this sheet pan meal together, start by making the marinade. Transfer it to a non-reactive container or into a large Ziploc bag.

Clean, devein, and peel the shrimp, then put them in the bag with the marinade. Toss it into the fridge while you prep the veggies.

Clean and prep your veggies and arrange them on a sheet pan, and set your oven to broil so it can preheat.

Then, when the shrimp is finished marinating, add it to the pan, put it all in the oven and set the table. Dinner is on in 15 minutes!

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broiled shrimp and snap peas on a sheet pan

Sweet and Spicy Broiled Shrimp (Sheet Pan Meal)


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 to 4 1x
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Broiled shrimp and veggies is a delicious sheet pan meal, full of protein and healthy nutrients. This recipe includes an easy-to-make fish marinade, that adds amazing flavor to the dish.


Ingredients

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Fish Marinade

  • 4 ounces orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon tamari sauce (gluten free soy sauce)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For the pan 

  • 1 lb medium shrimp
  • 1 lb snap peas, snow peas, zucchini, or green beans
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes, optional
  • Chopped cilantro, to garnish
  • Fresh lemon slices, to garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Clean shrimp, devein, and peel, leaving tails on. Place shrimp in a glass pan or ziplock bag. Pour marinade over shrimp and place in fridge to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Set oven to broiler. While broiler is heating, prep any additional veggies you want to add to the pan. Note that veggies with less starch/skin (peas, green beans, tomato, etc.) work best to cook evenly with shrimp!
  4. After shrimp has marinated, place shrimp on large sheet pan. Brush additional marinade on top. Place green beans or snap peas and cherry tomatoes around the shrimp. Broil for 5-7 minutes (total). Half way through cooking time, turn shrimp over. Flesh will be opaque with whitish color when fully cooked. Shrimp will continue to cook once you remove it from oven.
  5. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon.

Notes

  1. Note that veggies with less starch/skin (peas, green beans, tomato, etc.) work best to cook evenly with shrimp.
  2. Freezer tip! Quickly chill cooked shrimp (flat) before freezing. Then package in freezer containers or bags, for up to 3 months.
  3. Broiling large to jumbo shrimp will need a longer broil, closer to 8-10 minutes. Check color of skin for doneness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 301
  • Sugar: 15.5 g
  • Sodium: 1402.1 mg
  • Fat: 11.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
  • Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 190.4 mg

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Overhead view sweet and spicy broiled shrimp with super snap peas, orange and lime slices on deep baking dish with large serving spoon.

Let me know if you give this zesty one pan meal a whirl! I think it just might jazz up dinner, no? One can only hope! Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sane!

Cheers,

LC

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  1. Melissa

    05/14/2020 at 10:53 AM

    This recipe was amazing. I made for the most part exactly as presented. The only changes I made were 1) I used a small amount of maple syrup instead of honey due to an allergy and 2) I marinaded everything together including the veggies.

    It was great. I have tried about ten recipes from this site and haven’t had a bad one yet (on other gluten free sites I have run into lots of yuck recipes). Thanks for these ideas.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/15/2020 at 10:09 AM

      Oh I love that you marinated the veggies! Good call!

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  2. the jellyfish bar

    04/28/2020 at 4:31 AM

    I loved this recipe! So good!My family love this recipe. I’m definitely going to make this again. Thank you!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/28/2020 at 6:42 PM

      You’re welcome! So glad to hear it was a hit with the family!

      Reply
  3. Sabrina

    04/22/2020 at 9:50 PM

    I like easy too, sheet pans always work and the best thing about this one is the small sheet pan you’re using, I always use a much larger one, but don’t need to for the serving sizes, and the large ones are hard to clean just because of their awkward size, anyway thank you for that and for the recipe!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/23/2020 at 10:44 AM

      That’s true! Haha yay for small sheet pans!

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  4. Kirsten

    04/16/2020 at 9:36 AM

    Hi there! Question about broiling the shrimp…I usually grill or sauté & haven’t done broiling before. I worry that 5-7 minutes for each side under the broiler may result in tough, overdone shrimp. Do you put the pan lower in the oven to prevent that?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/16/2020 at 10:07 AM

      Hey there! I just updated the recipe to make it more clear. You want to broil 5-6 minutes TOTAL. Turn halfway, so like at minute 2-3. I would not broil more than 6 minutes. Does that make sense? Internal temperature 145F.

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      • Kirsten

        04/16/2020 at 4:08 PM

        Got it! Thank you for the clarification. I just assumed it was per side…this #stayathome situation is making my brain not work as well as I’d like. 🙂

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  5. Kati

    04/06/2020 at 1:28 AM

    I grilled this outside on my BBQ with the addition of eggplant and it was super tasty even without any orange juice, which I left out because I was afraid it would burn on too much.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/06/2020 at 9:33 AM

      Oh nice! Sounds perfect!

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  6. Toni

    04/03/2020 at 12:19 PM

    It was a huge hit at my house! I love that it is really easy to make!

    ★★★★★

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  7. wilhelmina

    04/02/2020 at 4:44 PM

    I love the mix of sweet and heat! So good!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/03/2020 at 7:55 AM

      So glad you loved it!

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  8. Lauren Kelly

    04/02/2020 at 11:43 AM

    Thank you! I made this with lemon juice because I didn’t have OJ and it was incredible. I will definitely make this again.

    ★★★★★

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