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A savory dish of seasoned shrimp served over creamy pasta garnished with herbs.

Baked Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
When you're short on time but still want to eat good, baked garlic butter shrimp does the trick. Toss it all in a pan, slide it into the oven, and about 10 minutes later you’ve got tender, flavorful shrimp in garlicky butter. It’s quick, no-fuss, and works whether you’re eating solo or feeding a few hungry people.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced for garnish
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a clean paper towel to pat the shrimp dry so the seasoning sticks better.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, paprika, and salt. Toss in the shrimp and mix until everything’s well coated.
  • Spread the shrimp out on the baking sheet and bake for 4 to 6 minutes, just until they’re white, opaque, and slightly curled.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Mix the garlic butter in advance and keep it in the fridge or freezer. When you're ready to cook, melt it, pour it over the shrimp, and pop it in the oven.
  • If the shrimp’s too wet, the sauce slides right off and everything turns watery. Just give it a quick pat with a paper towel.
  • Shrimp cooks fast. If you leave it too long, it gets rubbery. Keep an eye on it and start checking early.
  • Toss in some veggies like cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, or sliced zucchini. If the shrimp finishes first, just take it out and let the veggies finish up.
  • You'll want more sauce if you’re serving it with rice, pasta, or anything that can soak it up. 
Serve: Serve it over rice, pasta, or salad.. Quinoa, couscous, or roasted veggies also work well. Add bread to soak up the garlic butter.
Store: Cool the shrimp completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, use a covered skillet with a little butter or oil over low heat. If serving with pasta or rice, heat that first and add the shrimp at the end so it warms through without overcooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 677IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
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