Description
Succulent Baked Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to home kitchens. Juicy shrimp bathed in zesty butter complement fresh herbs, creating a simple yet elegant seafood dish you will savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup (113 g or 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice, fresh
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps parsley, fresh, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 375°F, positioning rack in the center for uniform heat distribution.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a harmonious, aromatic blend.
- Shrimp Preparation: Arrange raw shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring no overlapping to promote even cooking.
- Sauce Application: Pour the zesty garlic-lemon mixture over shrimp, thoroughly coating each piece to infuse maximum flavor.
- Baking Process: Slide sheet into preheated oven, roasting for 10-12 minutes until shrimp transform from translucent to opaque white with a slight curl.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then adorn with lemon wedges for a vibrant citrus accent.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking: Shrimp cook rapidly and can become rubbery if left too long; watch carefully and remove exactly when they turn opaque and slightly curled.
- Strategic Sheet Placement: Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch delicious garlic-lemon butter sauce and prevent messy oven spills during cooking.
- Temperature Precision: An instant-read thermometer helps confirm shrimp reach safe internal temperature of 145°F without compromising tender texture.
- Sauce Absorption Technique: Allow shrimp to marinate briefly in sauce before baking to maximize flavor penetration and create more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 12min
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg