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Close-up of cooked of garlic butter shrimp garnished with chopped parsley on a light surface.
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10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Enjoy the juiciest, most flavorful shrimp you’ve ever tasted with this oven-baked version of garlic butter shrimp. With protein-rich shrimp, butter, and no breading or heavy sauces, it’s naturally low in carbs without even trying. It’s ready in about 10 minutes, perfect for quick lunches or fast weeknight meals.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter shrimp, garlic shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced for garnish
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the shrimp dry with a clean paper towel.
  • Add the butter, garlic, paprika, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Toss the shrimp to coat all pieces evenly.
  • Bake for 4-6 minutes until the shrimp turn white and opaque.
  • Serve warm with parsley sprinkled over all the pieces and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Don’t forget to pat the shrimp dry. Dry shrimp helps the garlic butter cling better and prevents a watery sauce.
  • Shrimp only needs a few minutes to cook, so keep an eye on it. Overbaking leads to rubbery shrimp.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne, or a splash of hot sauce for a bit of heat without overpowering the garlic-butter base. 
  • Double the sauce if serving over rice or pasta. The juices are liquid gold, so make extra if you plan to serve it over grains, noodles, or anything that loves to soak up flavor.
Serve: Serve over regular or low-carb rice or pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Store: Cool completely, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Shrimp can dry out quickly when reheated, so it's best reheated in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of butter or olive oil, just until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 979mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g
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