Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and "The Secret"

 "There are only two ways to live your life
One is as though nothing is a miracle
The other is as though everything is..."

I blinked and January was over.  I'm afraid I'm going to see February do the very same thing.  I have been building my que of stories and recipes to share, but could not find the energy or time to sit down and write.  Every waking moment of free time is being spent remodeling the house (now upstairs is getting its turn).  

We are experiencing a tired like no other and sore muscles that we didn't know we had trying to get everything done before the next 2 years fly by like the last 2 did.

In my little bit of down time, I splurged and rented "The Secret"...twice!  This is such a feel good movie and just what I needed right now.  I highly recommend this movie to anyone and everyone!

In other news...I found yes, another shrimp recipe!  I loved this because it was one pan and done!  I already had most of the ingredients on hand and the flavors were awesome!

Stay sparkly my friends!

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

Courtesy of GardenInTheKitchen.com

1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned

1 bunch fresh asparagus

4 Tbl olive oil, divided

2 cloves garlic minced

1 whole red onion, sliced

2 tsp each, oregano and smoked paprika

1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 whole lemon, juiced

1 cup black or Kalamata olives, pitted

1 cup Feta cheese

1/3 cup fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

In a large bowl season the shrimp with 2 Tbl olive oil, garlic, slat, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and juice from lemon.

Trim and wash the asparagus, then lay them on the flat baking sheet.  Season with 1 Tbl olive oil.  Place the seasoned shrimp on top of asparagus and top with sliced red onions.  Bake for 10 minutes in the middle rack.  Shrimp is cooked with the edges start to turn golden brown.

Remove shrimp from oven and top with feta, olives, and fresh parsley.  drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve.

* Note: If your shrimp is looking pale after cooking for 10 minutes, try broiling for 1-2 minutes until they start to turn golden.

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