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Garlic herb baked shrimp in a baking dish with lemon butter, fresh parsley, thyme and lemon slices

Garlic Herb Baked Shrimp

Large shrimp tossed in garlic herb lemon butter and baked in a single layer for about 10 minutes until juicy and tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 pounds large or jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined (680 g)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garlic herb butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
  • 1 lemon zested, then juiced, plus a few slices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for finishing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the salt, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes.
  3. Stir together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, thyme and chives. Pour over the shrimp and toss to coat.
  4. Spread the shrimp in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish or on a rimmed sheet pan and tuck in a few lemon slices.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for large shrimp or 10 to 12 minutes for jumbo, until pink and opaque throughout.
  6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the hot shrimp, sprinkle with parsley, spoon the pan juices over and serve.

Notes

Doneness: Shrimp are done when pink and opaque throughout, or 145°F (63°C).
Optional crunch: Top with panko and Parmesan before baking.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving and does not include sides.