Description
Garlic butter baked shrimp is a fast, flavorful, and elegant dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a rich garlic-lemon butter sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat shrimp dry and arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan before baking for extra flavor.
- Serve over pasta or rice to make it a full meal.
- Add a splash of white wine or broth to create more sauce.
- Use large or extra-large shrimp for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
