Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp baked in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pour the creamy garlic butter mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut cream.