Description
Indulge in this zesty and buttery dish featuring tender shrimp, infused with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the lemon butter mixture.
- Arrange in Dish: Place the shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to your taste. For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes