Healthy Oven-Baked Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic
This delightful oven-baked shrimp dish offers the perfect balance of flavors, combining the natural sweetness of shrimp with the citrus zing of lemon and aromatic garlic, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb large, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preparation and Marination
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay the shrimp out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk everything together until well blended.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the shrimp, making sure they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
Cooking
- Once marinated, bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they are pink and opaque.
- After baking, remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
For best results, pat the shrimp dry before marinating and use room temperature shrimp for even cooking. Ensure to check the shrimp early to avoid overcooking.
