Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (thawed if using frozen)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt or adjust to taste; optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper optional
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.1 pound large shrimp
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and arrange the shrimp in an even layer in a 9x13-inch dish.
- In a small pan, melt the butter then add the garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute then remove from heat.¼ cup unsalted butter, 4 garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir in the lemon juice and drizzle the sauce over the shrimp.2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes until the shrimp are pink in color, opaque, and begin to curl.
- Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately!
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 of a pound. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe
Serving Size
0.25 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
213
mg
71
%
Sodium
282
mg
12
%
Potassium
323
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
356
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
