Baked Shrimp With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
This baked shrimp with garlic lemon butter sauce is a quick and flavorful dish packed with juicy shrimp, fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and rich butter. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, this recipe is low-carb, keto-friendly, and bursting with savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place shrimp in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed) for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg