Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A baked shrimp recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prep, this Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent, juicy shrimp baked in a flavorful and aromatic butter sauce with plenty of fresh, tangy lemon and garlic.
Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Longtime readers know that I try to serve seafood to my family at least once a week.
My “excuse” is usually that it contains lots of nutrients that aren’t as easily obtained from other foods… but to be honest, there is something luxurious about serving even a super simple seafood recipe like this for dinner.
This lemon garlic shrimp recipe tastes like something you could get in a fancy restaurant (at a premium price) but takes less than 10 minutes to throw together and about another 10 minutes to bake. (The secret is in letting it marinate overnight in the fridge to really let the shrimp soak in all of the flavors from the lemon, garlic and spices.)
Lemon brightens the dish while serving to also counteract the somewhat briny flavor of the shrimp, allowing the gentle sweetness of the shrimp to be more noticeable, while the garlic balances out the richness of the olive oil, resulting in a wonderfully balanced dish with an amazing flavor profile.
This low-maintenance yet luxurious dish can be prepared on the stove in a skillet instead of being baked – cook for 6-8 minutes over medium heat.
What to Serve with Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp:
- serve the shrimp over potatoes
- toss with cooked pasta – the butter sauce can serve as the dressing or you can serve with an Alfredo pasta
- serve over cauliflower rice (or regular rice)
- serve with a generous side salad like our Brussels sprouts salad
- roasted vegetables make a pairing with lemon garlic shrimp
- crusty baked bread is great to soak up all the buttery sauce
- for a decadent meal, serve overtop of steak (like we did for our Parmesan Steak and Shrimp)
What kind of shrimp do I need to use to make lemon garlic shrimp? You can use shelled or shell-on shrimp, jumbo or salad-sized, raw or cooked. As you can see in these pictures, I used small, shelled and pre-cooked shrimp. All you do is adjust the cooking time slightly to account for the type of shrimp you are using.
How to store lemon garlic shrimp: baked lemon garlic shrimp can be stored in the fridge for 3 days, frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.)
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- Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips
- Simple Lobster Thermidor
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Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves, minced
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Parsley, optional for serving
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: swap out the shrimp for white fish or scallops to switch things up if you love this version.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Casserole Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Citrus juicer <– I love how easy our glass juicer is to clean and it’s also so pretty!
How to Make Baked Lemon Shrimp
Rinse and place shrimp in a 8″ x 8″ casserole dish.
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the shrimp. Stir to coat completely.
Sprinkle on the garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to coat completely.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours to allow shrimp to marinate.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Bake shrimp for 12-15 minutes.
Serve shrimp on top of cauliflower rice or cooked pasta.
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Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A baked shrimp recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prep, this Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent, juicy shrimp baked in a flavorful and aromatic butter sauce with plenty of fresh, tangy lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Parsley, optional for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and place shrimp in a 8" x 8" casserole dish.
- Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the shrimp. Stir to coat completely.
- Sprinkle on the garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to coat completely.
- Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours to allow shrimp to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Bake shrimp for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve shrimp on top of cauliflower rice or cooked pasta.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 1151mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 26g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe as much as mine does!
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