Description
Succulent shrimp dance in a tantalizing garlic lemon butter sauce, promising Mediterranean coastal elegance on your dinner plate. Crisp, zesty flavors elevate this simple seafood dish, inviting you to savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and position the oven rack to ensure even heat distribution at 375°F (190C).
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, smoky paprika, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and adding a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
- Carefully arrange raw shrimp in a single, uniform layer across the baking dish, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Pour the aromatic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp, making sure each piece is generously coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the shrimp to transform into a beautiful pink color and become completely opaque.
- Remove from the oven and allow the shrimp to rest for a moment, letting the residual heat finish the cooking process.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a burst of color and added freshness.
- Serve immediately alongside bright, tangy lemon wedges to enhance the dish’s citrusy profile.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they are deveined and peeled before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp by checking them at the 10-minute mark, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes – use less for mild or more for a spicier kick that complements the buttery sauce.
- Transform this dish into a low-carb or keto-friendly option by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg