Description
Juicy Baked Garlic Butter Shrimp is a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with succulent shrimp, creating a meal that’s both impressive and easy to prepare. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in or a vibrant dinner party—this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights and last-minute gatherings alike. The dish features tender shrimp marinated in a zesty garlic butter sauce, enhanced by the brightness of lemon and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Serve it as an appetizer or main course, paired with crusty bread or over rice, and watch your guests be delighted by its vibrant aroma and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium lemon (zest)
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound extra-jumbo shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cleaned shrimp to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish. Dot with butter and drizzle with grape juice.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven, garnish with additional salt if desired, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley. Serve hot with toasted sourdough bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg