Italian Shrimp Bake: I make it a point to eat seafood of some kind at least once a week. Some of my favorite fish tacos, grilled salmon, and baked shrimp are among my favorite meals. Fresh (or frozen and thawed) shrimp are combined with melted butter, homemade Italian seasoning, and lemon slices in this delectable shrimp recipe.
The shrimp are then roasted until they are juicy and soft. A flavorful, lighter choice for supper or an appetizer that comes together quickly and can be served in a number of ways.
This simple baked shrimp recipe is sure to please any shrimp lover. The most wonderful sauce is made with just butter, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; it goes well with pasta or rice. This particular one is guaranteed to receive fantastic reviews!
Italian Shrimp Bake
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound raw, peeled and de-veined, large shrimp, if frozen, thaw
- 2 tablespoons homemade Italian seasoning mix (Or 2/3 of an Italian seasoning packet)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put the shrimp in a 9×13″ baking pan or dish along with the butter, seasoning, and lemon.
- Bake for 9 to 13 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the shrimp are opaque and pink throughout.
- Add some parsley and serve the warm shrimp with sauce spooned over them.
- Serve the shrimp with crusty bread and the seasoned butter from the pan over rice or pasta. Excellent! Have fun!
NUTRITION
- serving: 1 serving,
- calories: 220 kcal,
- carbohydrates: 2g,
- protein: 24g,
- fat: 13g,
- saturated fat: 7g,
- trans fat: 1g,
- cholesterol: 316mg,
- sodium: 982mg,
- potassium: 126mg,
- fiber: 1g,
- sugar: 1g,
- vitamin a: 392IU,
- vitamin c: 5mg,
- calcium: 208mg,
- iron: 3mg
NOTES
- This recipe yields 4 small servings. If you have a larger family, you easily double the recipe.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free. You can easily make it dairy-free by using a vegan butter and Whole30 by using ghee instead of butter.
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INGREDIENTS For Italian-Baked Shrem
- Prawns. Naturally: this is a given! For this recipe, I like to use medium- to large-sized shrimp. Shrimp that is caught fresh is the best! The tail can be removed or left on. When serving shrimp over spaghetti, we prefer to remove the tail since it makes the shrimp simpler to eat.
- Italian seasoning: To flavor the shrimp, I highly recommend using my own Italian spice blend. It tastes great, is really simple to make, and doesn’t include any strange additives like store-bought packets. Because you can use it to season so many different meals, it’s also a terrific addition to any spice collection.
- Butter. To make the ideal “sauce”: mix in the lemon and Italian spice with a small amount of butter. Excellent!
- Lemon: Shrimp that has been cooked with lemon slices have an incredible brightness to it.
FAQ’s AND QUESTIONS
HOW TO BAKE SHRIMP
- Mix the ingredients: Transfer all the ingredients into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, stirring to make sure the shrimp are well coated with the butter and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350oF. Bake the shrimp for 9 to 13 minutes, or until they are cooked through. When cooked, they will be opaque and rosy.
- Serve: Spoon heated sauce over shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley. We adore eating crusty bread, rice, or pasta with the shrimp and lemon butter sauce! Excellent!
TIPS FOR BAKING SHRIMP
- Shrimp will have a grayish hue when raw. It will become opaque white and pink as it bakes. It only takes approximately ten minutes (or maybe even less) to bake shrimp! Make sure to pay close attention.
- Shrimp will curl into a loose “C” shape when cooked through. The shrimp are probably overdone if they have curled into a tight “O” form. (An undercooked shrimp will resemble a flexible “U” shape and still have some grayish spots on them.)