Easy Oven-Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Oven baking raw shrimp in a ceramic casserole dish creates an effortless, hands-off dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes. As shown in your photo, laying plump, tail-on jumbo shrimp directly into a shallow baking dish with garlic butter, lemon slices, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs produces a delicate, tender bite and a rich pan sauce perfect for dipping.

Why You’ll Love This Method

  • Zero Stove-Top Mess: No grease splatters or tedious pan flipping—the oven does all the work evenly.
  • Built-in Dipping Sauce: The white ceramic dish retains heat and collects the rendered butter fat, seafood liquor, and garlic for a rich pan sauce.
  • Effortless Prep: Takes under 10 minutes to assemble before baking for 12 to 15 minutes.

Structured Recipe Overview

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course / Seafood
  • Cuisine: American / Coastal
  • Cooking Method: High-Heat Baking (400°F / 200°C)

Ingredients & Flavor Architecture

The Seafood Layer

  • Large or Jumbo Raw Shrimp (2 pounds): Peeled and deveined with tails left intact (16/20 or 21/25 count). Note: Leaving the tails on enhances flavor and adds a beautiful visual presentation.

The Garlic Butter Drizzle

  • Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup / 1 stick): Melted.
  • Fresh Minced Garlic (2 tablespoons / 6 to 8 cloves): Provides a rich aromatic baseline.
  • Fresh Lemons (2 whole): 1 lemon sliced into thin wheels (to line the bottom) and 1 lemon juiced (for the sauce).
  • Italian Seasoning (1.5 tablespoons): A fragrant blend of dried oregano, basil, and parsley.
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 teaspoon): Sprinkled liberally over top for background heat.
  • Kosher Salt (1/2 teaspoon) & Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon): Essential seasoning.

For Garnish

  • Fresh Italian Parsley (1/4 cup, finely chopped): Sprinkled over the dish after baking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Preheat oven and prep the ceramic dish

Timing: 3 minutes

1.Preheat oven and prep the ceramic dish:Timing: 3 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a medium-to-large square white ceramic baking dish with cooking spray or a thin coat of olive oil.

2

Whisk the garlic butter mixture

Timing: 2 minutes

2.Whisk the garlic butter mixture:Timing: 2 minutes.

In a small glass bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until fully combined.

3

Arrange lemon wheels and shrimp

Timing: 3 minutes

3.Arrange lemon wheels and shrimp:Timing: 3 minutes.

Arrange 6 to 8 thin lemon wheels across the bottom of the ceramic dish. Lay 2 pounds of peeled, deveined, tail-on raw shrimp over the lemons in an even layer.

4

Pour sauce and sprinkle spice

Timing: 1 minute

4.Pour sauce and sprinkle spice:Timing: 1 minute.

Pour the warm garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and half of the chopped fresh parsley over the top.

5

Bake until tender and pink

Timing: 12 to 15 minutes

5.Bake until tender and pink:Timing: 12 to 15 minutes.

Bake uncovered at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Check at the 12-minute mark; the shrimp are perfectly done as soon as they turn pink, opaque white, and form a loose “C” shape.

6

Garnish and serve hot

Timing: 1 minute

6.Garnish and serve hot:Timing: 1 minute.

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with remaining fresh parsley, and serve immediately straight from the baking dish alongside warm, crusty bread or over pasta!

Pro Tips for Perfection

  • Dry the Shrimp First: Always pat raw shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels before placing them in the baking dish so the seasoned butter clings directly to the seafood.
  • Watch the Curl: Shrimp cook fast in a 400°F oven. Pull them out as soon as they form a loose “C” shape. If they curl tightly into a closed “O” shape, they are overcooked!
  • Serve with Crusty Bread: Slices of French baguette or sourdough are essential for wiping the ceramic dish clean of the garlic-lemon butter sauce.

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp in Ceramic Dish

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 2 fresh lemons (1 sliced into wheels, 1 juiced)
  • 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a ceramic baking dish.
  2. Place lemon wheels across the bottom of the dish and arrange raw shrimp in an even layer on top.
  3. Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Pour garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot straight from the dish with crusty bread or over pasta!

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