Description
This baked shrimp dish proves that incredible flavor doesn’t require complicated steps or endless ingredients. A single vibrant sauce—zesty, slightly sweet, and deeply savory—gets poured over juicy shrimp and baked until tender and perfectly glazed. The result is a bright, mouth-watering seafood dish that feels elegant yet is unbelievably easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, special dinners, or anytime you want big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices (optional, for serving)
Method of Preparation
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the shrimp
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish.
Make the one sauce
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until well combined.
Pour and coat
Pour the sauce evenly over the shrimp, gently tossing or spooning to ensure all shrimp are well coated.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
Finish and serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon slices if desired.
Serving Ideas
Serve this bright baked shrimp over rice, pasta, or quinoa, or enjoy it with crusty bread to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce.
