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Baked Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This delicious Baked Shrimp recipe features extra-large shrimp cooked to perfection in a flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce. Ready in just 22 minutes, this dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The garlic butter sauce with a hint of fresh lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds brightness and color.

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, or to taste)
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Shrimp: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish, ready for the sauce.
  2. Make Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Alternatively, melt the butter and garlic together in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave. Stir in fresh lemon juice to combine the flavors.
  3. Combine and Season: Pour this flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce over the shrimp in the baking dish. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss the shrimp gently to coat evenly, then spread them out in an even layer for baking.
  4. Bake Shrimp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 13 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through — they should be pink and opaque.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove shrimp from the oven and sprinkle with freshly minced parsley. Serve the shrimp warm, spooning the buttery garlic lemon sauce over them for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they can become tough and rubbery; baking for 9 to 13 minutes is enough.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
  • You can prepare the garlic butter sauce ahead of time and keep it warm until ready to bake the shrimp.
  • Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/baked-shrimp-with-garlic-lemon-butter-sauce-recipe/