Description
A delightful dish featuring perfectly cooked shrimp coated in a vibrant mix of garlic, lemon, and herbs. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until the shrimp are well coated.
- Spread the shrimp evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve warm with a fresh salad or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg