Description
This baked shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a garlic lemon butter sauce, creating an irresistible dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic lemon butter mixture.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Pour any remaining garlic lemon butter sauce over the shrimp.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic lemon butter.
- Feel free to add additional spices or herbs according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 220
Keywords: baked shrimp, garlic lemon butter shrimp, irresistible shrimp recipe, easy shrimp dinner, shrimp in garlic butter