The Ultimate Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster
This Baked Butter Lemon Shrimp is a simple and delicious way to enjoy shrimp! With a buttery lemon sauce and a hint of Italian seasoning, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 packet dry Italian seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Melt the butter: Place the butter in the pan and put it in the oven for a few minutes until melted.
- Layer the lemon slices: Remove the pan from the oven and arrange the lemon slices evenly over the melted butter.
- Add the shrimp: Spread the shrimp over the butter and lemon slices in a single layer.
- Season: Sprinkle the dry Italian seasoning mix evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious buttery sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of garlic powder or minced garlic before baking.
- Serve with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for added freshness.
- If you prefer a bit of heat, add some red pepper flakes on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg