Description
Garlic lemon butter shrimp brings Mediterranean coastal magic to dinner tables with minimal effort. Succulent shellfish swim in herby, zesty sauce, promising restaurant-quality flavor that quickly becomes a family favorite for seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Oil and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a precise 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for succulent seafood preparation.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together aromatic minced garlic, bright citrus essence, liquid butter, golden olive oil, and a delicate balance of seasoning agents.
- Meticulously spread plump shrimp across a spacious baking sheet, ensuring each morsel remains distinct and unencumbered.
- Lavishly cascade the zesty garlic-lemon elixir over the waiting crustaceans, allowing each piece to become gloriously coated.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, transforming the raw shellfish through gentle, even heat for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Monitor the shrimp’s metamorphosis, watching for their translucent flesh to turn opaque and firm, signaling perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and immediately embellish with verdant chopped parsley, adding a fresh herbaceous note to the dish.
- Accent the presentation with vibrant lemon wedges, inviting diners to enhance the seafood’s bright, tangy profile with a quick squeeze.
Notes
- Quick cooking means tender, succulent shrimp that won’t become rubbery or tough.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and most impressive presentation at the table.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption from the garlic lemon butter sauce.
- Verify doneness by checking that shrimp turn opaque and slightly curl – overcooking leads to chewy, dry seafood.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the rich, warm butter sauce and maintain optimal shrimp temperature.
- Optional: Pair with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious garlic lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg