Sheet Pan Shrimp

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Garlicky shrimp cooked in the oven on a baking sheet.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings people

Calories 194kcal

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Dry shrimp with a paper towel.
1 ½ - 2 pounds shrimp
Pour melted butter over shrimp. Add seasoning and lemon zest . Toss to coat.
½ cup butter, 3 teaspoons garlic, 1 lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
Place shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 5-10 minutes until shrimp is pink.
Remove from oven. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh parsley.
1 lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Place shrimp on a platter and pour any juices from the pan over the top of the shrimp. Serve with sliced lemon.
lemon slices
Serve hot or at room temperature.

Use a rimmed baking sheet to help contain the melted butter. Otherwise, it can easily spill over into your oven.

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with a nonstick spray.

Toss the shrimp gently to distribute the butter and seasoning. I use my hands but a silicone spatula will also work.

Once added to the shrimp, the butter will begin to solidify. The butter wants to stick to your hands rather than the shrimp, which is quite slippery. Add any remaining butter left in the bowl to the shrimp after it is on the baking sheet.

Shrimp cooks very quickly and is easy to overcook. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your shrimp and your oven. As soon as the shrimp turns pink, it's done. Mine took 6 minutes.