Baked Shrimp in Lemony Garlic Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Baked Shrimp in Lemony Garlic Sauce—a quick and easy dish that bursts with vibrant flavors. Succulent, tender shrimp are smothered in a luscious buttery sauce infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. A golden breadcrumb topping adds the perfect touch of crunch to this oven-baked delight. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta to soak up every drop of the tangy, garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for a simple family meal or a dazzling dinner party appetizer, this recipe is destined to become your new go-to shrimp dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Place them in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the lemony garlic butter sauce evenly over the shrimp in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shrimp and sauce to create a light, crispy topping.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked through.
Remove from the oven and garnish with the freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.5 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1072 mg | 357% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
