Here’s a quick and flavorful Baked Garlic Shrimp recipe—juicy shrimp roasted in a garlicky butter sauce.
Baked Garlic Shrimp
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare shrimp
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss shrimp in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Bake
- Spread shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook: Shrimp cook quickly and become rubbery if overbaked.
- Extra flavor: Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Garlic butter drizzle: Save some butter to drizzle over cooked shrimp for extra richness.
- Make it a one-pan meal: Add sliced zucchini, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes to the baking dish for veggies roasted alongside the shrimp.
If you want, I can also provide a broiler version that gives the shrimp a slightly caramelized, golden finish in half the time.
Do you want me to do that?
