Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 12 mins | Total time: 22 mins | Servings: 4
This is one of the best shrimp recipes! It’s simple, fast, and the sauce is to die for! When serving these perfectly tender baked shrimp make sure to spoon the delicious sauce on top. Pair this with some fresh crusty bread to scoop that dreamy sauce.
Nothing beats a simple meal made with only a few readily available ingredients like this super satisfying baked shrimp with garlic lemon butter sauce. This just shows that a great meal doesn’t have to break the bank or make you stay in the kitchen for hours! Enjoy the bright flavours and the perfect texture of these baked shrimps any day you want!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 1/4 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: In a baking dish, place the shrimp.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic to the pan and saute for about 30 seconds. Or you place the butter with garlic in a small microwave-safe dish in a microwave to melt the butter. Then, whisk the lemon in the butter mixture.
Step 4: Over the shrimp in a baking dish, pour the butter mixture, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss the shrimp to coat before spreading the shrimp into an even layer.
Step 5: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the shrimp for about 9 to 13 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from the oven when done and serve the shrimp warm garnished with parsley. Do not forget to spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 248, Calories from Fat 117, Fat 13g20%, Saturated Fat 7g44%, Cholesterol 387mg129%, Sodium 353mg15%, Potassium 123mg4%, Carbohydrates 1g0%, Protein 29g58%, Vitamin A 535IU11%, Vitamin C 11.9mg14%, Calcium 215mg22%, Iron 3.1mg17%
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BAKED SHRIMP (WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE)
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 1/4 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: In a baking dish, place the shrimp.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic to the pan and saute for about 30 seconds. Or you place the butter with garlic in a small microwave-safe dish in a microwave to melt the butter. Then, whisk the lemon in the butter mixture.
Step 4: Over the shrimp in a baking dish, pour the butter mixture, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss the shrimp to coat before spreading the shrimp into an even layer.
Step 5: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the shrimp for about 9 to 13 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from the oven when done and serve the shrimp warm garnished with parsley. Do not forget to spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Enjoy!