Baked Shrimp Scampi
Baked shrimp scampi is super easy to prepare and only takes 8 minutes to cook! These succulent buttery shrimp can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main entree.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time13 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 242kcal
- 1/2 lb shrimp raw, peeled, and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 tsp red crushed pepper
- kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley optional
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the shrimp in a single layer in an oven-safe baking dish and season with salt, pepper, and red crushed pepper.
Add the melted butter, juice of one lemon, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl and mix well.
Pour the lemon butter sauce all over the shrimp. Bake for 8 minutes.
Garnish the shrimp with fresh parsley, if desired, and enjoy!
- Do not use cooked shrimp for this recipe please use raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp for best results.
- Also, please use fresh garlic and season the shrimp generously with salt and pepper.
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3mg