This lemon garlic butter baked shrimp is fresh, crunchy and full of zest. Ready in 20 minutes with easy to get store-bought ingredients!
Today we’ll be doing a really simple baked shrimp dish which is a slight variation of this easy shrimp scampi recipe. This lemon garlic butter baked shrimp is infused with the fresh flavors of garlic, parsley and lemon zest and topped with butter-drenched panko and Parmesan bread crumbs.
Finish it off with some drizzled lemon juice and you’re ready to feed four people. You can serve this with a side of greens such as asparagus or green beans or lay it on a bed of pasta tossed with some virgin olive oil, lemon, fresh basil, capers and shaved Parmesan cheese. Let’s start baking!
LEMON GARLIC BUTTER BAKED SHRIMP RECIPE TIPS
First, we toss the shrimp with some garlic, parsley, lemon zest and white wine. The white wine is completely optional so feel free to leave it out to make this kid-friendly. Thaw the shrimp and completely and pat them dry before mixing them all up in a mixing bowl.
Then we’ll combine the panko with melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese to add some crunch and texture to the dish. I used panko breadcrumbs but Italian breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs will work just as well. Use grated Parmesan cheese because it distributes more evenly among the bread crumbs compared to shredded Parmesan.
Once you mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter, it will clump up and that’s okay. This is the stuff that will taste crunchy and buttery later on and we want that. Follow up by spreading the shrimp evenly on a 9×13 casserole dish and topping with the panko bread crumb mixture.
Bake in the middle rack for about 7 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. You’ll know the shrimp is done when the color changes from a see-through gray to pink. Oven times will vary so use the designated time and eyeball it from there, adding more time as needed. Move it to the top rack and broil it for 2-3 minutes or until the bread crumbs start to brown.
And you’re done! Dish and serve hot drizzled with lemon juice. Enjoy digging in!
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES TO TRY
- Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Easy Shrimp Scampi
- Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Coconut Shrimp
- Browned Butter Shrimp
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This lemon garlic butter baked shrimp is fresh, crunchy and full of zest. Ready in 20 minutes with easy to get store-bought ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, white wine and salt and pepper to taste and toss to mix.
- Transfer to a 9×13 casserole dish and spread it out evenly in a single layer.
- Combine melted butter with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle panko mixture over shrimp.
- Bake at 425°F for 7 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through and pink.
- Broil at 450°F for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Dish and serve hot drizzled with lemon juice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Add some red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Comments & Reviews
My son made this for me for Mother’s Day. It was delicious, and easy! Thank you!
That was really sweet of him! I loved hearing a meal of mine was made on such a special day. Thank you for sharing, Tracy!
So very easy and delicious. Great on a summer day when you don’t want the oven on for a long time. Also you can make this hours ahead before guests arrive. Great meal!
Glad it was a hit! Thank you for letting me know and being the first to comment 🙂