Baked shrimp with a simple sauce made with oil, garlic, and lemon, a simple and delicious recipe! Tender, fragrant, and aromatic, these shrimp baked in the oven are prepared in no time and with very few ingredients! In fact, shrimp, like most shellfish and fish, cook very quickly, and with this lemon sauce obtained simply by emulsifying oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice, they acquire a spectacular fragrance, aroma, and taste!
The preparation is very simple: rinse the shrimp well and boil them for 2-3 minutes. Drain them and once they have cooled, remove the shell. Place them in a baking dish and add the grated lemon zest. Separately, emulsify the oil with lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt and pour it over the shrimp. Mix well to distribute the seasoning. Bake in the oven at 356°F for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
A perfect main course for lunch and dinner every day, but also for more important occasions, such as during the Christmas holidays. Accompany it with good fresh bread and a seasonal side dish, and you’ll have a dish to die for. You just have to try them.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Baked Shrimp
- 1.1 lbs shrimp (or prawns, langoustines)
- 1 lemon (organic)
- 1 clove garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- chopped parsley
Tools for Baked Shrimp
- 1 Pot
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Stove
- 1 Oven
Steps for Baked Shrimp
Prepare the baked shrimp by first rinsing the shrimp under running water. Pour water into a pot and when it starts boiling, cook the shrimp for a few minutes, about 2-3 minutes will suffice. Drain them, let them cool, and remove their shells.
Place the shrimp in a baking dish or pan and season with the grated lemon zest.
Emulsify in a separate bowl the oil with lemon juice, minced garlic, and some salt and pour the obtained emulsion over the shrimp. Mix well with a spoon to perfectly distribute the seasoning.
Bake in the preheated oven at 356°F for about 10 minutes. Serve the baked shrimp with fresh parsley.
Simo and Cicci recommend
You can keep the shrimp prepared this way for a couple of days in the fridge.
You can also use orange zest and juice.
You can use shrimp or langoustines.
If you like, you can replace olive oil with melted and cooled butter.
You can add spices and herbs of your choice such as pepper, paprika, turmeric, or marjoram, thyme, basil.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, you can use them. Thaw them and then cook them in boiling water for a few minutes, just long enough for them to become tender again.
