04 Mar 2026 1 min read Heart Testing

Sheet Pan Shrimp & Asparagus: 15-Minute Heart-Healthy Dinner

Name: Sheet Pan Shrimp & Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb large raw shrimp; 1 lb asparagus; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 lemon, juiced and zested

This 15-minute sheet pan shrimp and asparagus recipe is the ultimate last-minute heart-healthy dinner. DASH-compliant, low sodium, and high in lean protein.

Sheet Pan Shrimp & Asparagus (Your 15-Minute Cardiac Emergency Dinner)

Written by: Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES | Specializing in Cardiac & Menopause Nutrition. Reviewed and updated: June 2026.

> Direct Answer: This sheet pan shrimp and asparagus recipe is a heart-healthy "rescue meal" that provides high protein and low saturated fat in under 15 minutes. With approximately 519mg of sodium per serving, it offers an evidence-based, nutrient-dense option for those managing cardiovascular health and seeking convenient dinner solutions.

This is your "rescue meal" — the recipe you make when it's 6pm, you're exhausted, and the alternative is calling for salty takeout.

Shrimp cook in under 5 minutes. Asparagus takes 12. Everything goes on one pan. The cleanup is exactly one pan and one bowl.

Quick Recipe Overview:

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 2
Sodium: 519 mg per serving

Your Quick Takeaways:

Shrimp is low in saturated fat, high in protein, and has zero carbs.
Despite the cholesterol myth, moderate shrimp consumption has a net-positive effect on most people's lipid profiles.
This recipe is on the table in under 15 minutes, start to finish.

The Recipe (2 Servings)

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