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Baked Shrimp Recipe

Baked shrimp cooked in one dish with butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley, ready in about 10 minutes with no mixing bowls needed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Buttered pasta
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add butter to an 8x11 baking dish and place in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter is melted.
  • Remove the dish with the melted butter from the oven, whisk in garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
  • Add the shrimp on top of the sauce and toss gently to coat, making sure each piece is coated in the sauce.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  • Pour the lemon juice on top, sprinkle with parsley and spoon some of the sauce over top before serving. Serve over rice, pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Don't overbake the shrimp. They only need about 10–12 minutes in the oven, depending on their size. And even just 1 additional minute can lead to rubbery, overcooked shrimp. 
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Cool the shrimp completely, wrap in plastic wrap or foil to prevent freezer burn, and place in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a skillet or enjoy cold.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

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