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    Home » Recipes » Single Serving Dinners

    By Joanie Zisk Published: Aug 12, 2020 · Updated: Feb 15, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

    Baked Shrimp For One

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    baked shrimp in a skillet with a parsley bunch in the background.

    An easy baked shrimp recipe made with a delightful lemon butter sauce. Ready in 10 minutes and is lovely served with rice, pasta, or a side of your favorite vegetables.

    a cast iron dish filled with baked shrimp topped with parsley.

    If you're looking for a quick and easy meal idea, this easy baked shrimp recipe is for you. What could be better than a dish that cooks up in minutes when you're hungry?

    Why This Recipe Works

    • This shrimp recipe is absolutely low in carbs and very keto-friendly. The shrimp is coated with a buttery sauce and would be delicious served with zucchini noodles or can be eaten straight out of the baking dish.
    • It's such a versatile recipe too. Consider adding different spices like dried tarragon, or basil. If you love parsley, add extra or consider swapping it with fresh cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese.
    • Baking shrimp is so easy!

    Ingredient Notes

    See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

    • Lemon juice: For best flavor, I recommend using freshly squeezed lemons but you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
    • Seasonings: Salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
    • Shrimp: Use 4-ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp.
    • Butter and parsley: Add to the shrimp before baking.
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    How To Bake Shrimp

    • Place shrimp in a small baking dish.
    shrimp in a cast iron skillet
    • Stir in the lemon juice, salt and seasonings.
    raw shrimp topped with chopped parsley in a baking dish.
    • Top with chopped parsley and butter.
    pieces of butter scattered on top of a dish filled with raw shrimp and chopped parsley.
    • Bake in a preheated 400º F (200º C) oven until shrimp is pink, firm, and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

    Expert Tips

    • This baked shrimp recipe calls for using 4-ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp. This amount is approximately the same as:
      • Jumbo: 5-6 shrimp
      • Large: 8-9 shrimp
      • Medium: 10-11 shrimp
      • Small: 12-15 shrimp

    You might consider keeping frozen shrimp in your freezer for convenience. Use them in recipes as needed.

    Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

    If you have any ingredients left over from this baked shrimp recipe you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

    • Shrimp: Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Creole, Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta
    • Lemon juice: Lemon Bars, Sorbet, Baba Ganoush
    • Parsley: Chermoula, Baked Stuffed Fish, Crawfish Beignets
    a white plate filled with shrimp, asparagus and penne pasta on a silver tray next to a glass of rosé and a bottle of wine in the background.

    Other Single Serving Shrimp Recipes

    • Shrimp Scampi
    • Thai Shrimp Soup
    • Shrimp and Prosciutto Pasta
    • Shrimp Fettuccine
    • Seafood Gumbo
    • Jambalaya

    What To Serve With Baked Shrimp

    • French Bread (perfect for soaking in the delicious buttery juices!)
    • Rice Pilaf
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    • Roasted Carrots
    • Buttered Noodles

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can You Use Frozen Shrimp?

    Yes you can use frozen and thawed shrimp. When cooking for one, keeping your freezer stocked with a few bags of frozen shrimp will make it easy to whip up a wonderful, seemingly fancy meal in just minutes.

    How Do You Thaw Frozen Shrimp?

    The best way to thaw frozen shrimp is to place it in the refrigerator the night before.
    If you forget to do this, you can still thaw shrimp rather quickly. One way is to take the unopened bag of shrimp and place it in a big bowl of cold water. This process will take about 30 minutes.
    If 30 minutes sounds like an eternity, no worries. Open up the bag of shrimp and dump the shrimp directly into a bowl of cold water. This process will take anywhere between 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp.
    After the shrimp has thawed, place them on a paper towel lined plate and pat the shrimp dry to remove as much excess moisture as possible.

    How Will You Know When Shrimp Is Thawed?

    You will know the shrimp are fully thawed when they are somewhat pliable and the color is no longer white but more translucent.

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    Baked Shrimp For One

    An easy baked shrimp recipe made with a garlic lemon butter sauce. Cooks in less than 10 minutes and is lovely served with rice, pasta, or a side of your favorite vegetables.
    5 from 3 votes
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    See the post above for expert tips,
    FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Joanie Zisk

    Equipment

    • 5-inch baking dish

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
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    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 400° F (200° C).
    • Place shrimp in a single layer in an ungreased 5-inch baking dish or a dish of similar size.
    • Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp and stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and parsley.
    • Cut the butter into pieces and scatter on top of the shrimp.
    • Place dish in the oven and bake until shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
    • Transfer to a plate and enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    Expert Tips
    • This baked shrimp recipe calls for using 4-ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp. This amount is approximately the same as:
      • Jumbo: 5-6 shrimp
      • Large: 8-9 shrimp
      • Medium: 10-11 shrimp
      • Small: 12-15 shrimp
    You might consider keeping frozen shrimp in your freezer for convenience. Use them in recipes as needed.
    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Shrimp For One
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 147 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Cholesterol 106mg35%
    Sodium 593mg26%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 687IU14%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    About Joanie Zisk

    Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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    1. Leslie says

      February 06, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Oh my gosh Joanie…I made these in my air fryer just now and they are amazing. I did for 4 minutes but everything else the same. Thank you.

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