Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp

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Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp

 Description

Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp is a 15-minute oven recipe that delivers juicy shrimp coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce with herbs and a light crunchy topping. It’s simple enough for busy nights but impressive enough for guests.

 Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs (680 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (or panko)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Juice of ½ lemon

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.

  3. In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  4. Pour mixture evenly over shrimp.

  5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top.

  6. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  7. Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.

 Notes & Tips

  • Frozen shrimp work perfectly—just thaw and pat dry first

  • Avoid overbaking; shrimp cook very fast

  • Add chili flakes for a spicy kick

  • Serve with rice, pasta, quinoa, or roasted vegetables

  • For extra crisp topping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end

 Servings

  • Serves 4 people

  • Serving size: ~6–8 shrimp

 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 280

  • Protein: 32 g

  • Fat: 16 g

  • Carbohydrates: 6 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

  • Sodium: 520 mg

(Values vary depending on butter and cheese amounts)

 Benefits

  • High in lean protein

  • Low in carbs

  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids

  • Supports muscle and heart health

  • Quick, oven-baked (no frying)

Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
✔ Yes! Just thaw completely and pat dry.

Q: Can I skip the breadcrumbs?
✔ Absolutely. It will be lighter but still delicious.

Q: How do I know shrimp are done?
✔ They turn pink and opaque and curl into a “C” shape.

Q: Can I meal prep this?
✔ Best eaten fresh, but leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated.

Q: Is this recipe kid-friendly?
✔ Yes—just skip spicy ingredients.

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