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Baked Garlic Shrimp

Easy Baked Garlic Shrimp with a Juicy, Flavor-Packed Twist

This baked garlic shrimp recipe is quick to prepare and transforms shrimp into a flavorful treat. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For Garnish & Serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Baked Garlic Shrimp
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and let it heat fully (about 10 minutes).
  2. Mix garlic, melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fragrant and emulsified, about 1 minute.
  3. Toss shrimp in garlic butter mixture until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake shrimp for 8–10 minutes at 400°F, until pink and opaque, edges slightly golden.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Let shrimp rest 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for best results and avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness. Red pepper flakes add optional spice.

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