Baked Shrimp

Baked shrimp! It’s full of flavor, buttery, garlicky, and super easy to make! All you need is raw jumbo shrimp and a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dish.

Enjoy it as an appetizer or serve it with pasta or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete dinner meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The shrimp are packed with flavor.
• Cooks in under 15 minutes.
• Shrimp is rich in selenium, choline, and vitamin B12.
• It’s low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.

Ingredient Notes

• Shrimp – For this recipe I used jumbo raw peeled and deveined shrimp. Any size shrimp will work, just make sure to use raw shrimp.
• Garlic – Use fresh garlic for best results.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter works, if using unsalted butter, make sure to add a pinch of salt.
• Red Crushed Pepper Flakes – Completely optional.
• Shallot – If you don’t have shallots on hand, use any type of onion.
• Lemon – If you’re not a fan of citrus, simply omit it. Lime works too.

How To Make

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, red crushed pepper flakes, and shallots.
3. Place about 8 lemon slices in a cast iron skillet and place the raw shrimp on top of each lemon slice. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and then bake the shrimp for 5-6 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Top Tips For The Juiciest Baked Shrimp

• Use real butter, not margarine. Also, make sure to use fresh garlic, not the one that comes in a jar. It makes a huge difference!
• Don’t overcook the shrimp not even for a minute otherwise, they will become tough and dry.
• If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw completely. For best results, use raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp.
• Taste the butter mixture before pouring it over the shrimp!

Can I Broil These?

Yes, if you don’t have the patience to wait for the oven to preheat, broiling is the perfect method for you! Broil the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, depending on the size.

How Do I Know When The Shrimp Are Cooked?

As soon as the shrimp turn pink, they’re ready to eat.

Storage

Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

• Southern Fried Shrimp
• Shrimp Risotto
• Spicy Shrimp and Grits
• Fried Coconut Shrimp

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