Baked Shrimp With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
This baked shrimp with garlic lemon butter sauce is a quick and delicious seafood dish, featuring tender shrimp baked in a rich, zesty butter sauce with garlic and lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan (if using).
- Serve warm with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in the garlic butter sauce for 10 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; if frozen, thaw before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg