One of the most flavorful garlic butter lemon shrimp recipes you’ll try—simple ingredients, quick to prepare, and ready in about 15 minutes. Serve over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Easy shrimp recipes are a lifesaver on busy nights, and this garlic butter lemon shrimp delivers big flavor with minimal effort. The combination of butter, lemon, and Italian seasoning creates a bright, savory sauce that complements the shrimp perfectly. This baked preparation keeps things simple—no fuss, no standing over the stove—and it’s likely to become one of your go-to shrimp dishes.
Here’s Why This Recipe Works
- Versatile—serve the shrimp on its own, over rice or pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables.
- Great for lunch, a light dinner, or a tasty snack.
- Quick and easy to prepare, even for beginner cooks.
- Ready and on the table in about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Gather a few simple ingredients to make this dish. Use 30 peeled and deveined shrimp (fresh is best, but frozen and thawed works fine). You’ll also need one stick of salted butter, one lemon, and one packet of Italian marinade and seasoning mix. The Italian seasoning adds a savory, slightly garlicky flavor without the need for fresh garlic.
Now let’s walk through the simple steps to make this baked shrimp.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt one stick (8 tablespoons) of salted butter in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish on the stovetop.
Slice the lemon and arrange the slices over the melted butter. Place the shrimp in a single layer on top of the lemon slices, then sprinkle the entire packet of Italian seasoning and marinade mix evenly over the shrimp.
Gently stir to coat the shrimp with the buttery lemon mixture, then transfer the dish (if you used a skillet, you can place it directly in the oven if oven-safe) to the oven uncovered. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the shrimp rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the buttery lemon sauce over rice, pasta, or a bed of greens and serve.
Expert Tips
- Choose large peeled and deveined shrimp for the best texture and presentation.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- The buttery lemon sauce is delicious—drizzle it over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- For a low-carb option, serve the shrimp over a bed of fresh lettuce for a quick salad.
What People Are Saying About This Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp
“The shrimp was delicious!” – Amanda Dixon
Other Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love
If you enjoy easy shrimp dishes, try other simple preparations like a garlic-ginger stir fry or a fragrant shrimp curry for variety.
Cooking shrimp has never been easier—this recipe is quick, flavorful, and satisfying. If you try it, leave a rating to let others know how it turned out!
Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons salted butter (1 stick)
- 30 shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 packet Italian Marinade and Seasoning Mix
- 1 lemon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Melt the butter in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Slice the lemon and arrange the slices on top of the melted butter.
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Add the shrimp on top of the lemon slices and sprinkle the Italian seasoning packet evenly over the shrimp.
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Lightly stir to coat, then bake uncovered in a 9×13-inch (or oven-safe skillet) dish for about 15 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
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Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the buttery lemon sauce.
Notes
- Large peeled and deveined shrimp work best.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Use the sauce over rice or pasta for extra flavor.
- For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over a bed of lettuce for a fresh salad.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 3 g
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Protein: 10 g
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Fat: 23 g
Update Notes: This post was originally published in July 2012 and was updated with improved instructions, photos, and tips in April 2020.