Description
Succulent shrimp dance in a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce, elevating seafood to gourmet heights. Mediterranean flavors shine through this elegant dish that welcomes you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F, creating an ideal environment for roasting succulent seafood.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together golden melted butter, fruity olive oil, minced garlic, tangy lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, warm paprika, seasoning salt, cracked black pepper, and fiery red pepper flakes in a mixing vessel.
- Arrange plump, raw shrimp in a spacious ceramic baking dish, ensuring they are spread in a single layer for even cooking.
- Generously drench the shrimp with the prepared garlic-lemon elixir, gently tumbling the shellfish to ensure each morsel is completely embraced by the aromatic sauce.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the shrimp to transform from translucent to a delicate pink hue, typically requiring 8-10 minutes of cooking time.
- Carefully extract the baking dish from the oven, noting the shrimp’s opaque appearance and tempting aroma.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the glistening shrimp, adding a burst of verdant color and herbaceous brightness.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp are piping hot, inviting diners to savor the rich, zesty flavors.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they’re deveined and peeled before baking.
- Create a low-carb version by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
- Enhance the dish’s depth by adding a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg