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May 23, 2016 36 Comments

Baked Butter Garlic Shrimp

Baked-Butter-Garlic-ShrimpMy kids are obsessed with shrimp. They’re always begging me to buy shrimp when they come with me to the store. When I saw it on sale last week, I knew I had to get some and wanted to try something new. So I made Baked Butter Garlic Shrimp, and it was a hit. Toss the shrimp in Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan. Voila! The main dish is done.

I loved how easy it was to make and just throw it in the oven. It also cooks super fast, so it can be a really quick dinner.

We were celebrating Mother’s Day (a week late because I was out of town over Mother’s Day). We had steak with the shrimp, but I was thinking it would have been fantastic tossed in pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

If you’re a shrimp fan and a fan of fast and easy meals, this recipe is for you.

Serve with:

  • Sarah’s Salad
  • Classic Broccoli Salad
  • Homemade Rice-a-Roni Recipe
  • Roasted Golden Butter Potatoes
  • Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Garlic and Parmesan
  • Perfect Microwaved Corn on the Cob

how to make Baked butter garlic shrimp

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Smear butter evenly over the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the crushed garlic over the butter.
  • Add the shrimp, trying not to overlap, if possible.
  • Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, and then stir/turn the shrimp and bake for 7-10 more minutes or until shrimp is done.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired, and squeeze a lemon wedge over it (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Baked-Butter-Garlic-Shrimp

Tips for making Baked Butter Garlic Shrimp
  • If using frozen shrimp, always thaw the shrimp first. If you cook the shrimp frozen, they will be really rubbery.Β 
  • I used medium-sized shrimp. If your shrimp are extra large, you may need to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • The squeeze of lemon really adds an extra pop of flavor!
  • Serve as a side with steak, or toss the cooked shrimp and butter sauce with pasta.

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Baked Butter Garlic Shrimp
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Quick and simple way to bake flavorful shrimp with no fuss. Toss with Pasta or use butter sauce as a dip for crusty bread. Yum!
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled and cleaned
  • 5 tbsp butter, softened
  • 3-4 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • Fresh or dried parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Smear butter evenly over the bottom of a large baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the crushed garlic over the butter.
  4. Add the shrimp, trying not to overlap, if possible.
  5. Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 7 minutes, and then stir/turn the shrimp and bake for 7-10 more minutes or until shrimp is done.
  7. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and squeeze a lemon wedge over it (optional).
  8. Enjoy!
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36 Comments

  1. Amber Harrop

    October 24, 2016 at 7:07 am

    This looks amazing Maria – so I am featuring it in My Menu Planning Monday and having it for dinner tonight πŸ™‚

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    • Maria

      October 26, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you! I hoped you liked it. I love it with a nice fresh squeeze of lemon juice right at the end. Mmmm

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  2. Cindy

    December 27, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Cooking this right now….cannot wait!

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  3. Karen

    January 15, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    Looking for a new shrimp recipe last minute, going to try with noodles and Parmesan garlic bread salad. Ummm can’t wait to try..

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    • Maria

      January 16, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      Hope you liked it Karen. I love it with a nice squirt of fresh lemon juice!

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      • Samantha

        July 2, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        Can you cook with frozen shrimp?

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        • Maria

          July 6, 2020 at 11:00 am

          Hi Samantha, You will need to let the shrimp thaw first. But yes, frozen shrimp are fine.

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  4. Magie

    February 7, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Excellent, mix with noodles. Used lemon pepper over shrimp and stirred bottled lemon juice at the end. Will put on my favorites list.

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    • Maria

      February 15, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      So glad you liked it Magie, The lemon really adds a fresh bright undertone.

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  5. Rose

    March 29, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight, it was quick and easy, also very delicious!! Thank you

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    • Maria

      May 2, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Great! Thank you for the feedback!

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    • Jean

      July 31, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      This is a really quick and easy meal. It has become a staple in my weekly menu. By the way I use frozen shrimp and the longest thing takes is for the shrimp to thaw and peel. Highly recommend this recipe.

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      • Maria

        August 1, 2020 at 9:05 am

        Thank you Jean, I love hearing that this is on your weekly rotation!

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  6. Kim

    April 11, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Perhaps I missed it, just wondering if you would provide the nutritional information for this recipe? It looks super yummy. Can’t wait to try.

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    • Maria

      May 2, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      Hi Kim, I am sorry, I don’t have the nutritional info for this recipe.

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    • Barbara

      July 22, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      It’s a low carb r eceipe if you are doing low carb like I am.

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  7. Daniel

    April 30, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Was an amazing dish. Kicking myself as forgot to squeeze lemon juice on at the end which was just what it needed for that cut through acidity. They were so tasty and gone so quick I didn’t even realise. Next time πŸ™‚

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    • Maria

      May 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      So glad you liked it Daniel, and yes the squeeze of lemon really adds an extra pop of flavor!

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  8. Lindsay

    May 14, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Best to cook the shrimp when they are frozen? Or thaw first? Never cooked shrimp before! Thanks!

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    • Maria

      June 13, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      Always thaw first. They will be really rubbery if you try to cook them frozen.

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  9. Yvettee

    May 30, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    In the oven now!

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    • Maria

      June 13, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Yay! Hope it turned out great!

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  10. Lynnsilee

    August 29, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    What size shrimp did you use? Does the cook time vary depending on the size of shrimp?

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    • Maria

      September 6, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Lynnsilee, I used medium sized shrimp. If your shrimp are extra large you may want to add a couple extra minutes to the cooking time.

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  11. Bre

    September 26, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    This was an amazing recipe! I used small shrimp instead of medium, and garlic powder (sprinkled all over the dish) instead of the crushed, and it was delicious! Thank you for the awesome recipe.

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    • Maria

      September 26, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Bre,

      That’s great! I am glad to know the dish turns out great with garlic powder as an option if you don’t have fresh! So glad you liked it!

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  12. Ed

    January 30, 2018 at 5:47 am

    Wow out of the blue i made this last night. Same ingredients but with a pkg of large cocktail shrimps tossed with ziti and a glass of white wine. Hit the spot and done in 20 minutes.

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    • Maria

      January 30, 2018 at 8:46 am

      Awesome! Sounds delicious Ed!

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  13. Alice

    February 21, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    It was a wonderful treat. Had riced garlic cauliflower and steamed broccoli with it. Loved it and have leftovers for tomorrow.

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    • Maria

      February 26, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Sounds delicious and so healthy with the riced cauliflower! Great idea!

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  14. Donna Karoli Silveria

    December 5, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Baking tonight . You writing a cook book ? You should . Putting on top of rice

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    • Maria

      March 1, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks. I would like to eventually, but right now I have a new baby and 4 other young children. It might be a couple years before I have the time.

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  15. Allen

    January 25, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    Thank you Maria, this recipe will now become the only way I prepare shrimp!
    I used the freshest ingredients and followed the recipe exactly! The lemon kisses the shrimp for a perfect finish and flat Italian parsley for garnish.
    Thank you!

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    • Maria

      March 1, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you Allen, I love hearing this!

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  16. Christy

    February 6, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Do you have the nutritional facts for this recipe?

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    • Maria

      February 26, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      I am sorry, I don’t.

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