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Lemon Garlic Baked Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Baked Shrimp

Simple oven-baked shrimp with butter, garlic, and lemon

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

20m

Total

200

Calories

28g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

3g

Carbs

0g

Fiber

3g

Net Carbs

9g

Fat

0

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F

  2. 2

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and toss to coat completely

  5. 5

    Spread shrimp in a single layer on a large baking sheet

  6. 6

    Bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque

  7. 7

    Don't overbake or shrimp will be rubbery

  8. 8

    Remove from oven immediately

  9. 9

    Transfer to a serving dish

  10. 10

    Drizzle with any remaining butter from the pan

  11. 11

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley

  12. 12

    Serve hot with zucchini noodles or over a salad

💡 Tips

  • •Shrimp cook very quickly - watch carefully
  • •Can also broil for 4-5 minutes for extra char
  • •Use fresh garlic for best flavor
  • •Great for meal prep - chill and add to salads