Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce 🍤
Succulent shrimp baked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs—ready in 20 minutes! Perfect with crusty bread, pasta, or over rice.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tbsp garlic paste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
(Optional add-ins: 2 tbsp white wine, ½ tsp smoked paprika, or Parmesan cheese)
Instructions
1. Prep the Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer in a baking dish (or oven-safe skillet).
2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- (For extra flavor, sauté garlic in butter for 1 min before mixing.)
3. Bake:
- Pour sauce evenly over shrimp.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 mins until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Broil 1-2 mins for a golden top (optional).
4. Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Drizzle sauce over pasta, rice, or dip crusty bread into it!
Tips
✔ Don’t overcook—shrimp cook fast and become rubbery if baked too long.
✔ Fresh > frozen shrimp: Thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the fridge for best texture.
✔ Butter swap: Use olive oil for a lighter version (butter adds richness).
Serving Ideas
- 🍝 Toss with linguine for garlic shrimp pasta.
- 🥖 Pair with baguette to soak up the sauce.
- 🥗 Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
This dish is quick, elegant, and packed with flavor—ideal for weeknights or entertaining! Let me know if you’d like variations (spicy, creamy, etc.). 😊