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.
Equipment
- Baking dish or casserole pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Garlic press (optional)
- Microplane or zester
- Basting brush or spoon
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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk until mixed.
- 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.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately with bread, pasta, or your preferred side.