Before we dive in, here’s a quick glance at what you’ll find in this post and a few key highlights of this fantastic dish.
Table of Contents
- Why This Recipe Is an Easy Healthy Essential
- Your Path to a Simple Healthy Dinner
- The Magic of a Single Pan
- The Flavorful Heart of the Dish
- Customize to Your Kitchen
- Perfect for Any Occasion
- The Recipe: Sheet Pan Chili Garlic Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy
- Notes & Tips
Key Takeaways
- Effortless & Quick: Get a delicious, healthy dinner on the table in about 25 minutes with minimal active prep.
- Maximum Flavor, One Pan: A vibrant chili-garlic sauce coats tender shrimp and crisp-tender veggies, all cooked together for easy cleanup.
- Versatile & Customizable: Easily adjust the spice level, swap vegetables, or make it gluten-free with a simple ingredient swap.
- Perfect for Busy Lives: This recipe is a weeknight lifesaver, a great option for meal prep, and elegant enough for easy entertaining.
Why This Recipe Is an Easy Healthy Essential
Finding a true healthy easy recipe that delivers on flavor and simplicity can feel like a quest. This Sheet Pan Chili Garlic Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy recipe is my answer. It’s the kind of meal that makes you feel accomplished without any kitchen stress. If you’re looking for quick and easy recipes that don’t sacrifice taste, this is your new go-to. I’m Patricia from Patricia Universe, and I believe great food should bring joy, not a sink full of dishes. That’s the philosophy behind every recipe at Patricia Universe.
Your Path to a Simple Healthy Dinner
Let’s be honest, after a long day, the last thing you want is a complicated cooking project. This dish is designed for real life. The workflow is brilliantly simple: whisk a quick, vibrant sauce, toss your shrimp and veggies, and let the oven do the rest. In the time it takes to cook some rice or quinoa, you’ll have a restaurant-worthy meal ready. It’s the perfect example of an easy healthy dinner that fits seamlessly into a busy schedule, proving that nutritious food can be the most convenient option.
The Magic of a Single Pan
The hero of this recipe is, without a doubt, the humble sheet pan. This sheet pan dinner method is a game-changer. By roasting the shrimp and vegetables together, their flavors mingle and intensify. The high heat of the oven caramelizes the edges of the bok choy and peppers, while quickly cooking the shrimp to juicy perfection. Plus, cleanup is a breeze—just one pan to wash. It’s a technique that delivers maximum satisfaction with minimal effort, making it a cornerstone of my collection of healthy easy recipes.
The Flavorful Heart of the Dish
The soul of this meal is in the dynamic chili-garlic sauce. It’s a perfect balance of savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy. The garlic and ginger provide a fragrant base, the soy sauce adds umami depth, a touch of honey brings sweetness, and the sriracha and red pepper flakes deliver a customizable kick. This sauce doesn’t just coat the food; it creates a delicious glaze as it roasts, ensuring every bite of shrimp and vegetable is packed with flavor. It turns simple ingredients into something truly special and satisfying.
Customize to Your Kitchen
One of the best things about this healthy easy dinner is its flexibility. Don’t have bok choy? Try broccolini or asparagus. Want more vegetables? Add some sliced mushrooms or snap peas. Need to make it gluten-free? Simply use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can control the heat by adjusting the sriracha. This adaptability makes it a reliable template you can come back to again and again, always creating a delicious and wholesome meal tailored to what you have on hand.
Perfect for Any Occasion
This dish truly wears many hats. On a hectic Tuesday, it’s the ultimate quick and easy dinner that saves the day. For a quiet Friday night in, it feels like a special, flavorful treat without the fuss. It’s also fantastic for easy entertaining—simply double the recipe on a larger pan. The bright colors and enticing aroma make it a feast for the senses. Whether you’re cooking for one, for your family, or for friends, this recipe delivers delicious results that are sure to impress.
The Recipe: Sheet Pan Chili Garlic Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy
(The full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions can be found above in the main recipe card.)
Notes & Tips
(Helpful tips for success, including how to get crispier veggies, adjust spice levels, and storage instructions, are included in the recipe card above.)
Sheet Pan Chili Garlic Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
For the Sheet Pan
- 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on or off)
- 4-5 heads baby bok choy, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add half of the prepared sauce to the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate while you prep vegetables.
- On the prepared baking sheet, toss the bok choy halves and red bell pepper slices with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer.
- Nestle the marinated shrimp among the vegetables on the baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle the remaining sauce over everything. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
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