Description
Shrimp Lemon Bake brings Mediterranean sunshine straight to your dinner table with zesty, herb-kissed shrimp that practically dance off the plate. Grab some crusty bread and prepare for a quick, delicious escape to coastal Italy that takes less than 30 minutes to create.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 oz shrimp
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
Liquid and Citrus:
- 1 stick butter
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 1 stick of butter completely in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 12 oz of shrimp to the melted butter, tossing to coat every piece thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of Italian dressing mix over the shrimp, stirring gently to ensure even seasoning coverage.
- Slice 2 lemons into thin rounds and arrange them in a single layer across the bottom of a baking dish.
- Transfer the seasoned shrimp and butter mixture on top of the lemon slices, spreading them into an even, single layer.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes, watching for the shrimp to turn completely pink and firm.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow the shrimp to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld and cool slightly.
Notes
- Fresh, large shrimp work best for this recipe, ensuring a tender and juicy result that doesn’t become rubbery during baking.
- Using real butter adds rich flavor, but for a lighter version, try replacing half with olive oil or using a dairy-free alternative.
- Always check shrimp for doneness by their color and firmness – they should be bright pink and slightly curled, which indicates perfect cooking.
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemony butter sauce that develops during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg