Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

Here’s a quick, flavorful, and elegant recipe for Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp — ready in under 20 minutes! It’s juicy, buttery, zesty, and perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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🍋 Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but flavorful)

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• Optional garnish: lemon slices or wedges

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.

2. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the dish.

3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the lemon butter evenly over the shrimp.

5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled. Avoid overbaking!

6. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or warm bread.

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✅ Tips

• Use jumbo shrimp for a meatier bite.

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

• For extra flavor: broil the shrimp for the last 1–2 minutes to brown slightly.

Would you like a foil packet version (for grilling or camping) or a creamy lemon butter twist?