Baked Shrimp For One
This baked shrimp recipe features juicy shrimp tossed in a lemon butter sauce and baked to perfection in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick, flavorful single serving meal.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces medium shrimp -peeled and deveined (about 10 shrimp)
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place shrimp in a small, ungreased 5x5 inch baking dish.
- Add lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; toss to coat.
- Top with chopped parsley and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and fully cooked.
Notes
- Use Similar-Sized Shrimp: To ensure even cooking, use shrimp that are all about the same size.
- Thawing Frozen Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed and patted dry before baking.
- Baking Dish Size Matters: Use a small baking dish so the shrimp fit in a single layer. This helps them cook evenly and allows the butter-lemon sauce to distribute properly.
- Jumbo (21–25 count/lb): 5–6 shrimp
- Large (26–30 count/lb): 8–9 shrimp
- Medium (31–40 count/lb): 10–11 shrimp
- Small (41–50 count/lb): 12–15 shrimp
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 593mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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