Pour this 1 sauce over shrimp in a baking dish for a bright bake that’s shockingly flavorful
This Simple Baked Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce is a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. By roasting the shrimp at a high temperature, you lock in their natural sweetness while the butter, garlic, and white wine emulsify into a silky, bright pan sauce. It’s light yet incredibly flavorful—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer.
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Simple Baked Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Unsalted butter | 4 tablespoons |
| Lemon (juice) | 3 tablespoons |
| Lemon (zest) | 1 large |
| Dry white wine or chicken broth | 3 tablespoons |
| Fresh parsley (finely chopped) | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic (finely minced) | 2 cloves |
| Extra-virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Kosher salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Red pepper flakes (optional) | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Lemon wedges | For serving |
How To Make Simple Baked Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce:
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Shrimp: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels.
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Tip: Moisture is the enemy of roasting! If the shrimp are wet, they will boil in their own steam rather than taking on that beautiful roasted texture.
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Step 2: Season the Layer: Place the shrimp in the dish in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently to coat. If you’re using wine or broth, pour it around the base of the shrimp now.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 1/2 minutes so the garlic can mellow in the warm butter.
Step 4: Butter the Dish: Pour the lemon-garlic butter evenly over the shrimp. Use a spoon to ensure the garlic bits are spread across the shrimp and not just huddled in the corners of the pan.
Step 5: Quick Bake: Bake for 8/10 minutes. Look for the shrimp to turn opaque and curl into a “C” shape.
Note: If they curl into a tight “O,” they are likely overcooked. Take them out as soon as the gray translucence is gone!
Step 6: Finish and Serve: Immediately sprinkle with fresh parsley and give everything a gentle stir to mix the herbs into the buttery pan juices. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges on the side.
