Are you ready for a mouthwatering seafood recipe that will impress your taste buds? Look no further than this Easy Baked Colossal Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce. It’s a perfect dish for a weekend party or a romantic date night for two at home. Let’s dive right in!
Ingredients for the Recipe:
- 6-8 colossal shrimp (U10) or 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 3 garlic cloves, diced or minced
- 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Unveiling the Shrimp Sizes:
Before we start, let’s take a moment to talk about shrimp sizes. Don’t be fooled by the extravagant names like “Colossal” or “Super Colossal.” The real size of the shrimp is better determined by the shrimp count per pound. In the United States, the shrimp count refers to the number of shrimp needed to make up a full pound. So, pay more attention to the shrimp count listed on the bag rather than the named size.
How to Make this Delicious Recipe:
This recipe works well with both shell-on and shell-off shrimp. However, for this particular recipe, we recommend using shell-off shrimp with the tail left intact. Follow these simple steps:
- Clean and devein your colossal shrimp. Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter and 3 diced or minced garlic cloves to a 2-quart baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and let the butter melt for 5-6 minutes as the oven preheats.
- Once the butter has melted and the garlic is fragrant, remove the baking dish from the oven. Add your raw colossal shrimp, salt, pepper, and lemon zest to the butter and garlic. Toss the shrimp in the butter sauce to coat them evenly, then arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, plate it and pour over the lemon garlic butter from the baking dish. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
- Serve the baked colossal shrimp with boiled potatoes, a fresh green salad, and a baguette to savor every drop of the delicious lemon butter sauce.
FAQs:
- Can I use any size shrimp for this recipe?
Absolutely! This recipe can be used with shrimp of any size. Adjust the cooking time accordingly. - What’s the best way to pair this dish?
Baked colossal shrimp is a perfect match for boiled potatoes and a fresh green salad. And don’t forget a baguette to soak up all that extra lemon butter sauce! - Will this recipe become a family favorite?
Definitely! Once you try this easy baked shrimp recipe, it will find its way onto your family favorites list for special occasions and celebrations.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab some colossal shrimp and get ready to impress your taste buds with this easy, yet upscale, seafood delight. You’ll feel like you’re dining at a fancy restaurant, all while wearing flip-flops. Enjoy!
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