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

Baked Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Baked shrimp in garlic butter takes ten minutes in the oven and one pan, which is faster than deciding what else to make. Tender, garlicky, and enough for four with nobody standing over a stove.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
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

  • 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.
Serve: Serve it over rice, pasta, or salad.
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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