Baked shrimp is a simple yet refined main course, perfect for enhancing the natural taste of this shellfish. With few ingredients and quick preparation, you get a light, fragrant, and flavorful dish, ideal for an elegant dinner or a family lunch. Baking preserves the texture of the shrimp, enhancing their sweetness with fresh aromas like lemon, parsley, and garlic. The white wine adds a delicate note that completes the dish without overpowering it. Despite the simplicity of the recipe, the result is surprising: juicy shrimp enveloped in an inviting seasoning. Served hot, perhaps accompanied by a side of vegetables, baked shrimp will win over even the most demanding palates. A dish that celebrates Mediterranean cuisine with taste and lightness.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 16 shrimp
- 1 clove organic lemon zest
- 1 bunch parsley
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste white wine
Tools
- 1 Baking tray
Steps
To prepare baked shrimp, start by cleaning them: use a toothpick to make a small incision on the back and remove the intestine (the black thread). Do not remove the head or the shell.
In a bowl, place the shrimp and add extra virgin olive oil, the garlic clove with the core removed and halved, salt, grated lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Gently mix everything to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Transfer the seasoned shrimp to an oven-safe baking tray, add a couple of tablespoons of white wine, and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking, baste the shrimp with the cooking juices using a spoon.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, remove from the oven and serve the shrimp hot to your guests.
Storage
Consume the baked shrimp immediately after removing them from the oven. If any are left over, they can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for one day.
