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Roasted Lemon Herb Shrimp

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Shrimp are delicious on their own but add this rich herb butter drizzle and they become mouthwatering morsels that you’ll crave again and again! Roasted lemon herb shrimp are delicious as an appetizer or tossed onto a salad as the main dish.

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This is one of our favorites to throw together for various events, potluck, tailgating, etc. We don’t worry about trying to keep the shrimp warm or spoilage because they’re the first to be gobbled down!

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Roasted Lemon Herb Shrimp

You’ll Need:
1 lb Raw Shrimp
1 Lemon
1 pkg Italian Dressing Mix
1 stick butter

Preheat the oven to 375°F

Cut the butter in pats and place them in the bottom of a 9″x13″ baking dish. Place it in the oven to allow the butter to melt.
melted butter in baking dish with lemon slices
In the meantime thinly slice the lemon. Once the butter is completely melted arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the butter. Spread the fresh raw shrimp over the lemon slices.

raw sjhrimp on lemon slices and butter

Liberally sprinkle the entire packet of Italian seasoning over the shrimp.

raw shrimp on lemon slices with seasoning ready to bake

Depending on the size of the shrimp, bake for  8-12 minutes. Raw shrimp are translucent, turning pale pink/white when they have cooked through.

Lemon Herb Garlic Shrimp

To make lemon herb garlic shrimp, add one teaspoon of minced garlic to the melted butter, then add the lemon slices, shrimp, and seasoning mix.

How to Tell if Shrimp is Cooked

If you’re wondering how to tell whether the shrimp is properly cooked through, here’s a handy guide:

L- shaped = the shrimp are still too rare
O- shaped = the shrimp are overdone
C- shaped= the shrimp are perfect!

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Roasted Lemon Herb Shrimp

Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' Burnell
If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, look no further than roasted lemon herb shrimp! With just a few simple ingredients – lemon, herbs, garlic and shrimp – you can have a delicious appetizer to impress your guests in no time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Potluck, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 308 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Cut the butter in pats and place them in the bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish. Place it in the oven to allow the butter to melt.
    ½ cup butter
  • In the meantime thinly slice the lemon. Once the butter is completely melted arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the butter.
    1 Lemon
  • Spread the fresh raw shrimp over the lemon slices.
    1 lb Shrimp
  • Liberally sprinkle the entire packet of Italian seasoning over the shrimp.
    1 pkg pkg Italian Dressing Mix
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked throughout. Shrimp are translucent when raw and turn a bright pink/white when cooked through.

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Notes

How to Tell if Shrimp is Cooked

L- shaped = the shrimp are still too rare
O- shaped = the shrimp are overdone
C- shaped= the shrimp are perfect!
Recipe Size Alteration Note

If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 2g
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