Description
Zesty Lemon Butter Shrimp brings Mediterranean coastal charm straight to kitchen tables with succulent, herb-kissed prawns that melt effortlessly on plates. Delicate seafood gets elevated through simple ingredients, promising restaurant-quality elegance you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
Seasoning:
- 1 packet dry Italian seasoning mix
Garnish:
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the delicate seafood.
- Craft a convenient cooking surface by lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring effortless cleanup.
- Melt the butter in the prepared pan inside the preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a liquid golden pool.
- Carefully distribute fresh lemon slices across the melted butter, creating a fragrant citrus foundation.
- Arrange raw shrimp in a single, uniform layer atop the lemon-butter base, ensuring each piece has ample space for even cooking.
- Generously dust the entire surface with Italian seasoning, infusing the dish with aromatic herbs and depth of flavor.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching for the shrimp to turn a vibrant pink and become completely opaque.
- Immediately present the dish with accompaniments like crusty artisan bread, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta to capture the rich, buttery sauce.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are evenly sized for consistent cooking, preventing some pieces from becoming rubbery while others remain undercooked.
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before baking to achieve a beautiful golden color and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- For a low-carb version, replace bread with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to maintain the delightful buttery lemon flavor profile.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley or dill sprinkled on top after baking to enhance the brightness and add a fresh aromatic touch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg