Description
Baked shrimp with garlic and herbs, a classic dish that highlights the natural sweetness of shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the shrimp.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
- Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: baked shrimp, shrimp recipe, seafood, garlic shrimp