Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp (Seafood Boil Style)
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Shrimp:
2 lbs (900g) large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Butter Sauce:
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Add-ins (Optional but delicious):
2 corn cobs, cut into halves
1 smoked sausage, sliced
Baby potatoes (pre-boiled 10–12 minutes)
🔪 Step 1: Prep the Shrimp
If frozen, thaw shrimp completely.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels (important for roasting).
Place in a large bowl.
🧄 Step 2: Season
Add salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes, and garlic powder.
Toss well so shrimp are evenly coated.
🧈 Step 3: Make Garlic Butter
In a bowl:
Mix melted butter
Add minced garlic
Add lemon juice
Stir in Old Bay & parsley
Pour HALF over the shrimp and toss.
🔥 Step 4: Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place shrimp (and corn/sausage if using) in a large foil tray or baking dish in a single layer.
Pour remaining garlic butter evenly on top.
Bake for 8–10 minutes.
⚠️ Do NOT overcook. Shrimp are done when:
Pink and opaque
Slightly curled (C shape, not tight O shape)
For slight browning:
➡ Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
✨ Step 5: Finish
Sprinkle fresh parsley
Add extra cracked black pepper
Squeeze fresh lemon juice
Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up butter
🧄 Extra Flavor Variations
🔥 Cajun Version
Add 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning and a dash of hot sauce.
🍯 Honey Garlic
Add 1 tbsp honey to the butter mix.
🧀 Cheesy Garlic
Sprinkle grated parmesan before broiling.
🍽 Serving Ideas
With white rice
Over garlic pasta
With toasted baguette
As a seafood boil platter
With creamy mashed potatoes
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use large or jumbo shrimp (21–25 count)
✔ Don’t overcrowd the tray
✔ Always pat shrimp dry
✔ Fresh garlic tastes better than jarred
✔ Serve immediately for best texture
