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Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce

Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce is a perfectly simple yet elegant dish, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It features plump, juicy shrimp bathed in a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce that comes together effortlessly in the oven.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or your favorite fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Baking dish or casserole pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Microplane or zester
  • Basting brush or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk until mixed.
  3. Arrange Shrimp: Lay shrimp in the baking dish in a single layer. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
  5. Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately with bread, pasta, or your preferred side.