Baked Shrimp

These easy oven Baked Shrimp are incredibly versatile, perfect as a standalone dish, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or part of a main course. Enjoy them hot from the oven over a bed of rice, or serve them at room temperature with toothpicks for an easy, delicious seafood starter for parties, entertaining, and holiday gatherings.

Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe

This easy Baked Shrimp Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights but still impressive enough for guests. It comes together in just minutes with simple ingredients, then bakes in a flavorful sauce in the oven until perfectly tender and juicy.

Shrimp is a great source of lean protein, and this oven-roasted method keeps things quick, healthy, and full of flavor. If you’re looking for a quick baked shrimp recipe or an easy oven-roasted shrimp dinner, this delicious (and easy!) recipe is a go-to you’ll make again and again.

Key ingredients to make Oven Baked Shrimp: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Shrimp – Large shrimp that have been peeled and deveined (I like to leave the tails intact).
• Marinade – Olive oil, fresh lemon juice, teriyaki or soy sauce and honey for a hint of sweetness.
• Spices – Seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay or Seafood Magic, salt (adjust to taste).
• Garlic – Minced garlic cloves enhances the sauce.
• Herbs – Chopped fresh parsley for a hint of earthiness.
• Citrus – Lemon juice for the marinade and lemon wedges for garnishing.

How to Make Baked Shrimp Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 450 degrees f. Lightly grease a rimmed sheet pan.
• Make the Marinade – Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, teriyaki or soy sauce, honey, seafood seasoning, salt and garlic and fresh parsley. Stir well.
• Marinate Shrimp – Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add the marinade and stir well until shrimps are evenly coated. Let stand to allow the flavors to meld.
• Transfer Shrimp to Pan – Transfer the shrimp to the prepared baking dish arranging them in a single layer. Pour any remaining marinade over the shrimp.
• Hot Oven – Bake per the cooking time in the recipe until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become rubbery.
• Serve – Serve immediately garnished with reserved parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Oven-Baked Shrimp Recipes

• A rimmed sheet pan or baking dish is essential for baking the shrimp in the oven. You can use a baking sheet, glass or ceramic dish, typically around 13×9 inches in size.
• Large bowl – You’ll need a large bowl to combine the marinade ingredients and to marinate the shrimp in it.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Knife and chopping board and garlic press for prepping the garlic cloves.
• Citrus juicer, or you can also squeeze the lemons by hand and strain the juice to remove any seeds.
• Basting brush or spoon to evenly coat the shrimp with the marinade.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Shrimp Selection – Use fresh or frozen shrimp for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen
  shrimp, make sure to properly thaw them before marinating.
• Prawns – You could use this same technique for baking prawns. Prawns are larger so adjust the baking time accordingly,
• Marinating Time – While the recipe suggests marinating the shrimp for about 15 minutes, you can extend the marinating time up to 30 minutes for more flavor absorption. Avoid marinating for too long as the acidity in the lemon juice can start to cook the shrimp, resulting in a tougher texture.
• Oven Baked Shrimp Spice Variations – Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings or spices to customize the flavor of your baked shrimp. For example, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, or sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp during the last few minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
• Don’t Over Bake – How long do you bake shrimp? Keep a close eye on the shrimp while baking to avoid overcooking. Shrimp cook quickly, and overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and lose their tenderness. The shrimp should turn pink and opaque when fully cooked. The seasoned shrimp in this recipe will bake in 10-12 minutes.
• Fresh Herbs – Cilantro, basil, or dill for added freshness and aroma. Sprinkle the herbs over the shrimp just before serving.
• Adjust Shrimps Cooking Time According to Size – The suggested baking time in the recipe is a general guideline. Depending on size of shrimp and thickness, they may cook slightly faster or take less time to bake. Adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure they are cooked through but not overdone.

Storage and Leftovers

• Serving Options – Baked shrimp can be served as a standalone appetizer or as part of a main course. You can serve them with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Additionally, consider serving the shrimp over a bed of rice or pasta, alongside a fresh salad, or as a filling for tacos or wraps. You can also bake your favorite veggies at the same time to complete the meal.
• Leftovers – Baked Shrimp are best made and eaten fresh. Shrimp isn’t ideal for reheating. but should you have any leftover, store them in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating – Reheat gently on a sheet pan in the oven, in an air fryer or a sauté pan over medium-low neat.

More Seafood Recipes to Make

• Creole style Crawfish Etouffee.
• Easy crispy Baked Flounder cooks in the oven in no time flat.
• Throwdown a Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil with all the fixings.
• Tuna Macaroni Salad is an all time favorite you can serve as an entree or a side dish.
• Shrimp Po’boys can be dressed just the way you like them.
• Baked Teriyaki Salmon with vegetables that bake on the same pan!
• Crab Macaroni and Cheese is a holiday must make recipe.
• Shrimp Cocktail with a homemade cocktail sauce and bonus lemon dill sauce for dipping.
• Raw Oysters on the Half Shell from Food Network.

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Baked Shrimp

Juicy, oven-baked shrimp that’s fast, easy, and full of flavor, perfect for dinner or a simple appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, seafood

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword baked-shrimp-recipe, easy-baked-shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails intact)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp teriyaki or soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay or Seafood Magic
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 2 medium cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley and lemon wedges for garnishing

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl combine the olive oil, lemon juice, teriyaki or soy sauce, honey, seafood seasoning, salt and garlic. Add 1/2 (1 Tbsp) fresh parsley. Stir well to combine.
• To the bowl, add the shrimp. Top with paprika and stir well until shrimps are evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Transfer the shrimp to the prepared baking dish arranging them in a single layer. Pour any remaining marinade over the shrimp.
• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become rubbery. Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the oven.
• Serve immediately garnished with reserved parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

• Shrimp Selection – Use fresh or frozen shrimp for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to properly thaw them before marinating.
• Prawns – You could use this same technique for baking prawns. Prawns are larger so adjust the baking time accordingly,
• Marinating Time – While the recipe suggests marinating the shrimp for about 15 minutes, you can extend the marinating time up to 30 minutes for more flavor absorption. Avoid marinating for too long as the acidity in the lemon juice can start to cook the shrimp, resulting in a tougher texture.
• Oven Baked Shrimp Spice Variations – Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings or spices to customize the flavor of your baked shrimp. For example, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper, black pepper or red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
• Cheese – You may opt to sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp during the last few minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
• Don’t Over Bake – Keep a close eye on the shrimp while baking to avoid overcooking. Shrimp cook quickly, and overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and lose their tenderness. The shrimp should turn pink and opaque when fully cooked. 
• Fresh Herbs – Cilantro, basil, or dill for added freshness and aroma. Sprinkle the herbs over the shrimp just before serving.
• Adjust Shrimps Cooking Time According to Size – The suggested baking time in the recipe is a general guideline. Depending on size of shrimp and thickness, they may cook slightly faster or take less time to bake. Adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure they are cooked through but not overdone

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