Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Pasta

This simple baked lemon garlic shrimp recipe combines al dente pasta with Italian-seasoned baked shrimp and a flavorful lemon butter sauce. With a quick 30-minute cooking time, this light meal will become a favorite for busy weeknights!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword Baked Shrimp, Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 416kcal

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp large or jumbo (16-20 ct), peeled and deveined
1 lemon zested (about 1 tbsp) and juiced (about 1 oz)
6 to 8 garlic cloves finely minced, about 2 tbsp
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary stripped from the stems and roughly chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
¼ tsp coarse ground salt
4 tbsp salted butter melted
1 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish
1 small lemon cut into wedges or slices for serving
8 oz pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, bucatini, angel hair pasta, or similar

Instructions

Clean and peel the shrimp, leaving the tails attached if desired. Place in a shallow baking dish.
Mince the garlic. Add to a small mixing bowl with the lemon zest, rosemary, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add the seasoning mixture to the shrimp and toss to combine and coat the shrimp.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a large pot of salted water on the stovetop and bring to a boil for the pasta.
Melt the butter in the microwave using a glass or microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, allow to cool slightly. Juice the zested lemon into the bowl and stir to combine, then drizzle over the seasoned shrimp in the baking dish.
Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the shrimp are vibrant pink and opaque. While the shrimp bake, cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, 7-9 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, strain and set aside.
Remove the cooked shrimp from the oven. Toss with the cooked pasta, then garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

If using frozen shrimp, thaw fully before cooking.

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