Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare shrimp.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
- Toss shrimp with the garlic butter mixture, season with salt and pepper.
- Grease a baking dish and spread shrimp in a single layer.
- Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over shrimp.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are pink and breadcrumbs are golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the garlic butter mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)