Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce Fresh. This simple yet elegant dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With bright notes of lemon and fresh parsley, each bite brings the taste of the seaside to your table, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp with half of the garlic butter sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange shrimp in the prepared baking dish in a single layer and drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg