Baked Shrimp With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
This baked shrimp with garlic lemon butter sauce is a quick and easy seafood dish packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp are baked in a rich, buttery garlic and lemon sauce, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place shrimp in the baking dish and drizzle the butter mixture over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed) for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add extra spice with cayenne or more red pepper flakes.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg