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Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

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Baked Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven
    Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with a bit of olive oil or a non-stick cooking spray.

  2. Season the shrimp
    In a mixing bowl, add the shrimp along with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well until every piece of shrimp is evenly coated with the seasoning.

  3. Arrange in the baking dish
    Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Lay lemon slices over the top to boost both flavor and appearance.

    Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

  4. Bake the shrimp
    Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and are just cooked through.

  5. Start the lemon butter sauce
    While the shrimp are in the oven, place a small saucepan over low heat and gently melt the unsalted butter.

  6. Finish the sauce
    Once the butter has melted, stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley, plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer softly for a few minutes so the flavors blend together.

  7. Combine shrimp and sauce
    When the shrimp are done, remove the baking dish from the oven and generously drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the top.

  8. Garnish and serve
    Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley and serve with additional lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp just before eating.

Why This Dish Works

The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity and bold flavor. Juicy oven-baked shrimp are infused with garlic, paprika, and oregano, then elevated by a bright, zesty lemon butter sauce. The richness of the butter pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the shrimp, while the citrus and herbs keep every bite fresh and vibrant, making this dish both comforting and irresistibly flavorful.