Description
Baked shrimp with garlic lemon butter offers a quick dinner that feels fresh and light. The shrimp turn tender while soaking up buttery citrus flavors that taste straight from the coast.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauces and Additions:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery for 5–6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Gently fold the raw shrimp into the aromatic marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Carefully arrange the marinated shrimp in a single, even layer within the prepared baking dish, allowing each piece to have sufficient space for proper cooking.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade directly over the shrimp, which will help intensify the flavor and keep the seafood moist during baking.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the shrimp to transform into a beautiful pink color and become completely opaque.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and, if desired, grated Parmesan.
- Serve hot, directly from the baking dish, to capture the maximum essence of the garlic lemon butter sauce.
Notes
- Use large raw shrimp with the shells removed for quicker, even cooking and better texture.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by checking them at the 10-minute mark, as they can quickly become rubbery and tough when exposed to heat too long.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. It gives the butter sauce a bright lift that pairs beautifully with the shrimp.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes – reduce for mild preference or increase for a spicier kick that adds depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg