Baked Shrimp With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
This baked shrimp recipe with garlic lemon butter sauce is packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. Juicy shrimp are baked in a rich, buttery, and garlicky sauce with a hint of lemon for a fresh, zesty taste. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as an elegant appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; if frozen, thaw before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg