Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

Updated Jan. 30, 2024

Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Rating
5(1,488)
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Cubes of sweet potatoes and plump pink shrimp — both coated in spicy ginger-spiked coconut milk — share a sheet pan in this easy, deeply flavored one-pan meal. The sweet potato is added to the pan first, and roasted until just tender. Then, shrimp is scattered on top, and the whole pan is run under the broiler. The brief, intense heat allows the shrimp to cook through but stay succulent and the coconut milk-bathed sweet potatoes to caramelize at their edges. Scallions, cilantro and lime juice add a jolt of brightness right at the end.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1cup unsweetened coconut milk, preferably full-fat
  • 1teaspoon Sriracha, plus more for serving
  • 2garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1(1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1bunch scallions, green and white parts thinly sliced and separated
  • ½teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal, or use ½ teaspoon Morton), plus more for sprinkling
  • ¼cup chopped cilantro
  • 2limes
  • pounds shelled large shrimp
  • 2pounds sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes (peeled or not, as you like)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

539 calories; 20 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 54 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 40 grams protein; 961 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or a nonstick liner.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sliced scallion whites, red-pepper flakes, salt and cilantro.

  3. Step 3

    Finely grate the zest of 1 lime directly into coconut milk mixture, then squeeze in the lime juice (reserve the second lime for later).

  4. Step 4

    Put shrimp in another medium bowl. Pour half of the coconut mixture over shrimp and stir to combine. Let marinate in the fridge while the sweet potatoes roast.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, add the sweet potato cubes to the bowl with the remaining coconut mixture and toss to combine. Evenly spread potatoes on the prepared sheet tray, pouring all of the liquid from the bowl over them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing a couple of times while roasting, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

  6. Step 6

    Remove pan from oven and heat broiler to high. Spread shrimp evenly on top of the sweet potatoes and pour in any liquid from the bowl. Drizzle shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Broil on high for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and just beginning to curl, and the sweet potatoes are charred in spots, rotating the pan after 3 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    To serve, squeeze the juice of the reserved lime on top and sprinkle with sliced scallion greens. Drizzle with more Sriracha sauce.

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I don't share Melissa Clark's fondness for sheet pan cooking. Even when I follow her recipes to the letter, the results often turn out dry and the different ingredients haven't come together. The old-fashioned process of browning, frying, braising - all on top of the stove - can't be beat.

I made this tonight - pretty much as written. Used aluminum foil instead of parchment paper to avoid a broiler fire. Served with black beans. Easy, tasty, and fairly quick. Consider this recipe added to the rotation.

Non stick liners such as Silpat are not safe for broiler use!

I love a good sheet pan meal and this one delivered. I bought diced sweet potatoes so prep was easy other than peeling and deveining the shrimp. We had no problems with the parchment paper in the broiler but I stayed close just in case. We loved it and will make it again.

Made this exactly as written It was perfect. Everyone loved it. Will be in my regular rotation. Thank you Melissa Clark. Again

OMG. Prep time was way longer! I’m hungry!

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