Description
Baked Butter Lemon Shrimp is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that combines tender shrimp with a zesty, buttery lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, refreshing appetizer. The blend of butter, lemon, and garlic makes this dish irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the butter lemon mixture over the shrimp, ensuring that each shrimp is coated evenly.
- Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra lemony goodness.
Notes
- You can also add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.
- For added flavor, top the shrimp with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg