Here’s a delicious overview of Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp 🍋🧈 — a quick, flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
🍤 Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp Overview
- Type: Main dish / seafood
- Flavor Profile: Bright, buttery, garlicky, fresh
- Texture: Tender, juicy shrimp with a light, silky sauce
- Cook Time: About 10–15 minutes
🧄 Key Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- Butter (melted)
- Fresh lemon juice + zest
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
🔪 Step-by-Step Recipe
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat shrimp dry and place in a single layer in a baking dish.
2️⃣ Make Lemon Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, mix:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
3️⃣ Bake
- Pour sauce evenly over shrimp.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
(Do not overcook — shrimp cook quickly!)
4️⃣ Finish
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Add lemon slices for serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Over pasta or angel hair
- With rice or quinoa
- Alongside roasted vegetables
- With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
💡 Tips for Perfect Shrimp
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for best texture.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for slight golden edges.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A creamy lemon butter version
- A garlic parmesan variation
- A low-carb or keto adaptation
- Or a full dinner pairing menu 🍽️
