Description
A buttery, garlicky shrimp dish inspired by Red Lobster, oven-baked to perfection in under 25 minutes—ideal for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix butter, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the dish and coat evenly with the butter mixture.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, and butter is bubbling.
- Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over hot shrimp before serving.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fully thawed and patted dry for best texture.
- Serve with pasta, rice, crusty bread, or salad.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Red Lobster shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, baked shrimp recipe, seafood dinner