This shrimp recipe couldn’t be much easier, and the sauce will have you daydreaming! Perfectly soft roasted shrimp are smothered in a vibrant, creamy sauce that’s ideal for sopping up with crusty bread. In addition, the quick bake time is incomparable.
Ingredients
1 1/4 pound extra large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tbsp garlic, minced (3 cloves)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
seasoning with salt and pepper
or to taste, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a baking dish, place the shrimp..
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.. Sauté for 30 seconds after adding the garlic.Alternatively, melt butter and garlic in a small microwave-safe dish.. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter and lemon juice.
Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before layering them in the baking dish with the butter mixture in a uniform layer.
9 – 13 minutes in a preheated oven until shrimp are cooked through (pink and opaque). Serve warm, garnished with parsley and sauce spooned over shrimp.