Baked Shrimp Lemon Butter Sauce

A quick and easy recipe for baked shrimp in a flavorful lemon butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
Place the shrimp in a baking dish. Pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over the shrimp.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

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