Here’s a quick and flavorful recipe for Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp—perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or to toss with pasta or rice:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare shrimp:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and zest, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Bake shrimp:
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Pour any remaining butter mixture over the shrimp.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through (don’t overcook—they cook quickly).
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon wedges.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
✅ Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture before baking.
- You can broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a lightly caramelized top.
- Leftovers are great for shrimp salads or tacos.
If you want, I can also give a sheet-pan version with vegetables that bakes shrimp, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes all at once for an easy one-pan meal.
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