Description

This Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining the aromatic garlic herb cauliflower rice with tender, seasoned shrimp and sweet peas, all baked together and finished with a touch of cream and lemon juice, this dish delivers a delightful balance of textures and tastes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

Cauliflower Rice Base

1 bag Season’s Choice Garlic Herb Riced Cauliflower (use 2 bags for a higher cauli-to-shrimp ratio)
2 tablespoons Prianno Rosso Pesto Sauce or similar sauce
1 cup Simply Nature Organic Frozen Sweet Peas
salt and pepper to taste
fresh lemon juice to taste

Shrimp and Seasoning

1 lb. Fremont Fish Market Jumbo EZ Peel Raw Shrimp, tail off
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
up to 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat and prepare cauliflower rice: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large sheet pan, evenly spread the cauliflower rice and drizzle the pesto sauce over it. Toss lightly to combine everything so the pesto coats the cauliflower rice. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cauliflower rice is heated through and slightly tender.
Add shrimp and peas: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and arrange the shrimp and frozen sweet peas evenly on top of the baked cauliflower rice. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then brush the shrimp with melted butter for added richness. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Finish with cream and seasoning: Remove the pan from the oven once again and, if desired, drizzle up to 1/4 cup of heavy cream over the contents on the pan. Stir gently to combine and create a creamy risotto-like texture. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve immediately and enjoy this effortless, flavorful meal.

Notes

Using two bags of cauliflower rice increases the vegetable portion relative to shrimp for a lighter meal.
For a dairy-free option, omit butter and heavy cream; alternatively, use a plant-based cream substitute.
Make sure shrimp are fully cooked and opaque; avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
Fresh lemon juice adds brightness; adjust to taste.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated the next day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sheet pan meal, shrimp recipe, cauliflower rice, quick dinner, baked shrimp, healthy meal, low carb, easy recipe