Garlic Butter Lemon Baked Shrimp

A bright, buttery shrimp dish bursting with garlic, lemon, and herbs—simple to make yet incredibly flavorful.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange Shrimp
   Place shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
3. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, mix:
   • Melted butter
   • Garlic
   • Lemon juice
   • Parsley
   • Red pepper flakes
   • Salt and pepper
4. Pour & Bake
   Pour the sauce evenly over the shrimp.
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Serve
   Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Tips

• Add a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking for extra richness
• Don’t overcook—shrimp cook quickly
• Serve with extra lemon wedges for a fresh finish