If you are looking for a quick, flavorful, and effortless dinner, these garlic butter baked shrimp are exactly what you need. Tender shrimp baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley — simple ingredients that create an incredibly delicious meal in under 30 minutes.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, but elegant enough to serve when you have guests over.
These garlic butter baked shrimp pair beautifully with pasta, fresh salads, or warm homemade bread. For a complete dinner idea, try serving them with my Spicy Garlic Oil Pasta or a fresh Quinoa Pomegranate Spinach Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in less than 30 minutes
- Made with simple ingredients
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Juicy, tender, flavorful shrimp
- Easy to customize
- Great with pasta, rice, or vegetables
Ingredients
- 800 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100 g butter
- 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for serving (optional)
How to Make Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare the shrimp
If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Make the garlic butter
In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Bake
Place the shrimp in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them.
Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then toss everything together until evenly coated.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Finish and serve
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp
These shrimp are incredibly versatile and pair beautifully with:
- Spicy Garlic Oil Pasta
- Quinoa Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Fresh Mint Dressing
- Rosemary Focaccia Bread
- Cheese, Garlic & Herb Twists
The garlic butter sauce is especially delicious soaked up with warm homemade focaccia or crispy garlic twists fresh out of the oven.
Fresh or Frozen Shrimp?
Both fresh and frozen shrimp work perfectly for this recipe.
Fresh shrimp
Fresh shrimp have a delicate texture and rich flavour, but they should be cleaned and deveined before cooking.
Frozen shrimp
Frozen shrimp are convenient and usually already cleaned, making dinner even faster. Just thaw and dry them well before baking.
If cooking directly from frozen, add 3–4 extra minutes to the baking time.
Tips for Perfect Shrimp
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery.
- Dry the shrimp well before baking for better flavour.
- Use fresh garlic and lemon juice whenever possible.
- Add chili flakes if you like a little heat.
Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 800 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 100 g butter
- - 5 garlic cloves chopped
- - Juice of 1 lemon
- - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- - Salt to taste
- - Black pepper to taste
- - Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Place the shrimp in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter over the shrimp.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use olive oil instead of butter?
Yes. Olive oil works beautifully and creates a lighter Mediterranean-style version.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Can I reheat shrimp?
Yes, but gently. Reheat briefly in a pan or oven to avoid overcooking.
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