Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, one juiced and one sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer and add lemon slices.
- Roast the shrimp in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for best flavor.
- Do not overcook to maintain shrimp tenderness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
- Consider adding a pat of butter for richer flavor.
- Experiment with additional herbs for complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg