Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon
Succulent shrimp roasted in a garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and herbs, perfect for a fast, flavorful dinner. This seafood-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 15 minutes pairs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Remove butter from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Place 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp in the prepared baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over them.
- Step 5: Roast shrimp in the oven for 8-10 minutes until pink and opaque, turning once halfway through to coat in sauce.
- Step 6: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
