This Baked Shrimp is tossed in garlic butter, seasoned, and baked until tender. This delicious dish is perfect on its own or served as a side or to top off some pasta.
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Recipe Details
I love this simple Baked Shrimp recipe. Not only is it nice and easy, but it makes the most delicious side dish that I can use with so many other recipes.
- TASTE: Buttery, garlicky, and seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes, this dish is so flavorful. It’s garnished with fresh lemon juice and parsley to finish it off.
- TEXTURE: These Baked Shrimp are cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy, they are slightly crisp on the outside for a delicious texture.
- TIME: These will take 24 minutes.
- EASE: This recipe is super simple and you’ll have no trouble following the images and instructions for making the perfect shrimp dish.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Shrimp- Use extra large raw shrimp that has been peeled and deveined. You can use fresh, or frozen shrimp that has been thawed.
- Butter- Melt unsalted butter to toss the shrimp in to give it rich flavor and help the seasonings adhere to it.
- Garlic- Mince fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor. You can also use pre-minced if you have no cloves.
- Seasonings- We’ll be using Kosher salt, Black pepper, Red pepper flakes, and Onion powder to add extra flavor to this Baked Shrimp.
- Lemon juice- This is to sprinkle on top of the shrimp once they’re done. Add as much or as little as you like.
- Parsley- Chopped, it will be used for garnish.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute cilantro- Instead of parsley, add chopped cilantro to these Baked Shrimp for a different flavor. Cilantro is perfectly fresh and citrusy.
- Add white wine- Toss the shrimp in white wine and pan fry them instead. This will cook off the alcohol and leave a delicious flavor that goes great with the garlic butter.
- Make it dairy-free- To avoid dairy, use a plant-based butter in place of the regular butter in this recipe. Or you could use olive oil.
- Add parmesan cheese- Adding parmesan cheese is also a great flavor booster. The nutty, cheesy flavor of this ingredient is a perfect complement to the seasoned butter and lemon.
How to Make Baked Shrimp
- Season the shrimp. Place the shrimp into a large bowl with the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Mix. Now toss everything together until well combined.
- Bake. Transfer the seasoned shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the shrimp for about 10-12 minutes, until pink and opaque.
- Garnish. To serve, squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
Pro Tip: Lay the shrimp out in a single layer so they cook evenly and some are not underdone because they weren’t exposed to enough heat.
Recipe Tips
- Buy your shrimp deveined and peeled- Save yourself a lot of time and effort by buying your shrimp already deveined and peeled.
- Toss the butter and shrimp well- Thoroughly combine the seasoned butter and shrimp to get the best flavor by evenly coating them.
- Bake them in a single layer- Avoid raw spots and shrimp sticking together by laying the shrimp out in a single layer to bake on the sheet pan. This way, they all get exposed to the heat.
- Don’t overcook them- Watch the shrimp and don’t cook them longer than suggested. As soon as they are opaque and pink, they are done.
FAQs
If you’re reheating your already cooked shrimp, then just place them in the oven at 225 degrees for about 5 minutes. Heating them at a low temperature will help avoid overcooking them and making them rubbery.
The easiest way to tell is when your shrimp have curled into a little C shape, they have turned pink and opaque, are firm, and they have a bit of a sheen. If they have overcooked, they look more white or grayish in color.
Serving Suggestions
This Baked Shrimp is so versatile, it can be enjoyed on its own or added as a side to other dishes, like pasta and salads.
- Bread: Serve it with some bread to sop up all the delicious garlic butter. Try it with this Rustic Bread (overnight), Focaccia Bread, or Sourdough Bread.
- Salad: Top your favorite salads with these Baked Shrimp, such as a Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Greek Chicken Pasta Salad, Spinach Salad, or Caprese Salad.
- Pasta: Serve it on top of a plate of Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic, Easy Penne Alla Vodka, Asparagus Pasta, or Easy Pasta Primavera.
- Sides: Enjoy it alongside Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, or Scalloped Potatoes.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: Because this dish can be reheated and stores well, you can make it a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
Storing: Store this Baked Shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can be reheated in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stovetop until just warmed through.
Freeze: If you used frozen shrimp, I don’t advise refreezing them as this encourages dangerous bacteria. Otherwise, you could freeze fresh shrimp for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container that is airtight.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Baked Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb. Extra large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place 2 lb extra large peeled and deveined shrimp into a large bowl along with the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Now toss everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the seasoned shrimp onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the shrimp for about 10-12 minutes until pink and opaque.
- To serve, squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top (add as much as you want) and garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped parsley.
Notes
- Buy your shrimp deveined and peeled- Save yourself a lot of time and effort by buying your shrimp already deveined and peeled.
- Toss the butter and shrimp well- Thoroughly combine the seasoned butter and shrimp to get the best flavor by evenly coating them.
- Bake them in a single layer- Avoid raw spots and shrimp sticking together by laying the shrimp out in a single layer to bake on the sheet pan. This way, they all get exposed to the heat.
- Don’t overcook them- Watch the shrimp and don’t cook them longer than suggested. As soon as they are opaque and pink, they are done.
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