Garlic Butter Shrimp

This foolproof garlic butter shrimp delivers restaurant-quality results in under 20 minutes! Succulent shrimp are baked in a rich, aromatic butter sauce with fresh garlic, parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, this one-dish wonder requires minimal prep but provides maximum flavor.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Shrimp

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 23

Servings:

Calories: 312kcal

Equipment

Baking Dish

Ingredients

2 lbs uncooked deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 crushed garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Remove shells from shrimp if still attached and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Place butter in a large glass baking dish and bake for 5 minutes until melted.
Remove dish and stir in salt, crushed garlic, and 1 tablespoon of parsley.
Arrange shrimp in a single layer over the butter mixture.
Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, flip each shrimp, and sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining parsley.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Notes

Confirm shrimp are completely dry before cooking to prevent a runny sauce

Don't overcrowd the pan - use two dishes if necessary to maintain single layer

Substitute frozen shrimp by thawing completely and patting extra dry

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Fresh parsley can be replaced with dried (use 1 tablespoon total)

Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread

Can prep garlic butter mixture ahead and store covered in refrigerator

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