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Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe

Published: May 13, 2023 · Modified: Jul 7, 2023 by Nataša · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This easy-baked shrimp recipe is done in under 20 minutes, including the prep time! The yummy shrimp is baked in a lemon garlic butter sauce within minutes.

Easy-baked shrimp on a plate.

You guys! This easy-baked shrimp recipe is one of the easiest recipes I have tried! The even better thing? It tastes so good. The sauce is the best. The butter, olive oil, garlic, and all the seasoning blend well.

For those seeking quick and tasty meal options, consider preparing either a cajun salmon pasta dish or baked cod with panko and parmesan. Both recipes are simple and delicious.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • How to Know When Shrimp is Done Baking
  • How to Serve
  • Storage
  • Other Recipes You’ll Love
  • Related
  • Pairing
  • Recipe

Ingredients

Easy baked shrimp recipe ingredients.
  • Shrimp: I used raw shrimp. I like to buy shrimp with shell and tail on but feel free to buy those without it. It will speed up the prep time.
  • Olive oil: Just a couple of teaspoons of olive oil to coat the shrimp.
  • Butter: Besides shrimp, butter is the star ingredient in this recipe. I used unsalted butter.
  • Salt: Adding flavor.
  • Dry parsley leaves: I like adding some dry parsley leaves to this dish. You can always add fresh parsley leaves when you serve the shrimp.
  • Grounded black pepper: Adding a little bit of grounded black pepper.
  • Italian seasoning: This seasoning goes very well with shrimp, butter, and other herbs and ingredients. The combination of flavors is fantastic.
  • Garlic: I LOVE garlic. Just a few cloves of sliced garlic cloves will make a big difference in this recipe. It will add an amazing aroma and taste to the shrimp.
  • Lemon juice: We need just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice when the shrimp is done baking. I would not recommend using the lemon juice concentrate. Always use fresh lemon juice.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

  1. Thaw and prep the shrimp and gather all ingredients.
  2. Add shrimp, olive oil, all the seasoning to the baking dish. Add thinly sliced garlic and butter.
  3. Bake for 7-9 minutes.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice on top and add chopped fresh parsley leaves if preferred.

How to Know When Shrimp is Done Baking

When the shrimp is raw, it will be a translucent gray. Shrimp needs very little time to be cooked. Once baked, the shrimp will be opaque with some pink and red accents. Also, the shrimp will have a C-shape when done.

Raw shrimp ready to bake overhead shot.
Easy baked shrimp in a baking dish.

How to Serve

Some of the ideas of what you can serve with this easy baked shrimp are:

  • Grilled or steamed vegetables, like this baked butternut squash
  • Fresh salad
  • Spaghetti
  • Soup like this green peas soup
  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Baked potato

Storage

Store it in the air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

  • Cajun Salmon Pasta
  • Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
  • Djuvec Rice Recipe
  • Baked Salmon in Foil
  • Cajun Shrimp and Rice Pilaf
  • Baked Cod with Panko and Parmesan

Related

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  • Cajun shrimp and rice pilaf in a bowl overhead.
    Cajun Shrimp and Rice Pilaf
  • Baked salmon with veggies on a plate.
    Baked Salmon in Foil
  • Panko crusted cod with herbs.
    Baked Cod with Panko and Parmesan
  • Cajun salmon pasta in a bowl overhead shot.
    Cajun Salmon Pasta

Pairing

These are my favorite salads to serve with this dish:

  • Carrot and cabbage salad on a small plate.
    Cabbage and Carrot Salad
  • Mixed greens salad with radishes.
    Radish Green Salad
  • Potato salad with onion in a bowl.
    Serbian Potato Salad
  • Serbian shopska salad in a small bowl.
    Serbian Shopska Salad

Recipe

Baked shrimp on a plate close-up shot.

Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe

Nataša
This easy baked shrimp recipe is done in under 20 minutes, including the prep time! The yummy shrimp is baked in a lemon garlic butter sauce within minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon grounded black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit. Thaw the shrimp, then wash and peel it if not peeled already.
  • In a baking dish, add shrimp, olive oil, and all the seasoning. Mix with a spatula until evenly coated. Cut garlic into small pieces and divide the butter into smaller pieces as well. Scatter the garlic and butter on top of the shrimp.
  • Put the baking dish into the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and squeeze some lemon juice over the shrimp. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 46gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 410mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
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