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Oven Garlic Shrimp

Oven Garlic Shrimp: Quick, Buttery Delight in 20 Minutes

This Oven Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a quick, delicious, and gluten-free meal, packed with protein and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or fully thawed for best results.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is highly recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Can swap with cayenne for heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Serve lemon wedges on the side.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional, for color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add shrimp to the garlic butter mixture and toss until coated.
  4. Spread the coated shrimp in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp is fully thawed before cooking. For extra flavor, marinate in the garlic butter for 15-30 minutes before baking.

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