EASY SHEET PAN MEALS: Ginain

Easy Sheet Pan Meals

by Ginain Grayes, ig: @cookprayslay

Sheet pan meals have become a staple in our home. They’re perfect to meal-prep ahead of time or for a quick, last minute “dinner in a pinch” solution. Here are two of my family’s favorite sheet pan meals that are always on rotation in our weekly meal plans. Enjoy less time in the kitchen and more fun in the sun. Let your oven do all the work and try some sheet pan recipes. Make sure to check out my blog and social media for more quick and delicious sheet pan ideas this summer!

SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS

Ingredients:

● 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined (tail on or off, your preference) ● 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thinly ● 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly ● 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly ● 1 lime ● 1 red onion, sliced thinly ● 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ● 1/2 teaspoon onion powder ● 2 teaspoons chili powder ● 1 teaspooon kosher salt ● 1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked ● 1/2 teaspoon cumin ● 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil ● Cilantro, fresh ● Salt and pepper ● Tortillas, warmed Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, peppers, olive oil, spices and salt and pepper. 3. Toss several times to coat completely. 4. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and then spread the shrimp mixture on to the baking sheet. 5. Cook at 450°F for 8-10 minutes. Then turn shrimp over. Set oven to broil for 1-2 minutes until shrimp is fully cooked and slightly browned on top. 6. Squeeze fresh lime over mixture, add fresh cilantro and serve with warm tortillas or over lime cilantro rice.

SHEET PAN ROASTED SAUSAGE & VEGGIES

Ingredients:

● 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces ● 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced ● 1 red or green bell pepper, diced or sliced ● 1 medium zucchini, slices ● ½ red onion, thick slices ● ½ cup zesty Italian dressing ● Salt and pepper to taste Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Chop potatoes and boil for 5 minutes only. (Do not fully cook). Set aside and cool. 3. Slice and chop sausage and veggies. 4. Combine potatoes, sausage and veggies into a large bowl and add the dressing. 5. Mix well and pour sausage, veggie and potato mixture onto a sheet pan. 6. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Broil for 2 minutes or until golden.