Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick, Juicy & Full of Flavor
Simple, fast, and packed with flavor, this oven-baked garlic butter shrimp is a seafood lover’s dream. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, it’s ready in under 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, salad—or just crusty bread to soak up the buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
Spread shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 24g