Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

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🧈🍤 Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 1 large lemon (sliced into thin rounds)

• 1–1½ lbs fresh shrimp (peeled & deveined; tails on or off)

• 1 packet (about 1 oz or 2–3 tbsp) dry Italian seasoning mix

• Optional: minced garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Melt the butter
   Place the stick of butter in a baking dish (9×13 works well).
   Put it in the oven just until melted (about 3–5 minutes). Remove.

3. Add lemon slices
   Layer the lemon slices evenly over the melted butter.

4. Add shrimp
   Arrange shrimp in a single layer on top of the lemons.

5. Season
   Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the shrimp.
   (Optional: add a little minced garlic and black pepper for extra flavor.)

6. Bake
   Bake for about 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
   Do not overcook — shrimp cook quickly!

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Serving Suggestions

• Spoon the buttery lemon sauce over rice or pasta.

• Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color.

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Pro Tips

• Use raw shrimp, not pre-cooked.

• Large or jumbo shrimp work best.

• If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry first.

• For a little heat, add red pepper flakes.

If you’d like, I can also give you a garlic-parmesan version or a Cajun-style variation 🔥