Best Shrimp Roasted in Garlic Butter
Make the most tender shrimp roasted in garlic butter right at home in just 15 minutes. This quick and foolproof seafood dinner is packed with rich flavors for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Recipe:
- 500 g raw extra large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 piece fresh lemon cut into wedges for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 clove fresh garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Step 2: Pat the raw seafood completely dry with paper towels to ensure they roast properly rather than steam in the oven.
- Step 3: Place the dried seafood in a large mixing bowl and toss gently with the olive oil sea salt and black pepper until completely coated.
- Step 4: Spread the coated pieces in a single even layer across the prepared baking sheet making sure they do not overlap.
- Step 5: Whisk together the melted butter minced garlic fresh lemon juice and smoked paprika in a small bowl to create the sauce.
- Step 6: Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over the pieces on the baking sheet.
- Step 7: Roast in the preheated oven for eight to ten minutes just until the meat turns opaque pink and curls slightly.
- Step 8: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the top.
- Step 9: Serve hot straight from the pan with the fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Calories: 220 kcal Protein: 25 g Carbohydrates: 2 g Fat: 12 g Fiber: 0 g Sodium: 350 mg