Baked Shrimp: Easy, Flavorful Dinner in Just 13 Minutes

Baked Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is an easy, flavorful dinner that highlights tender shrimp, perfect for impressing guests.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

Total Time 23

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Extra Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

½ cup Butter Can be substituted with olive oil
3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is essential
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Using freshly squeezed juice provides the best flavor
to taste Salt Essential seasoning
to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a touch of heat

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Minced, can be substituted with chives or cilantro

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the cleaned shrimp in a single layer in your baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt a generous amount of butter over low heat.
Stir in fresh lemon juice into the melted garlic butter mixture.
Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce evenly over the shrimp.
Transfer the baking dish to your preheated oven and bake for 9-13 minutes.
Once done, sprinkle with freshly minced parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp, adjust seasoning to taste, and experiment with different herbs for unique flavors.

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