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    Baked Colossal Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

    Published: Jun 8, 2022 · Modified: Feb 19, 2025 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · 10 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·5 from 3 reviews
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    A delicious, upscale meal in a hurry. These buttery Baked Colossal Shrimp are swimming in the most delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. It's perfect for a weekend party or date night for two at home!

    large colossal shrimp with garlic butter in a large black plate

    It's the easiest showstopping seafood recipe on either side of the Atlantic. These easy baked shrimp give you that beachside vibe but with an upscale presentation. Like you're eating in a white-tablecloth restaurant and you snuck in wearing flip-flops.

    What you need to make baked shrimp:

    Ingredients for large colossal shrimp

    Before we get to the step by step instructions, a few notes about the ingredients:

    Shrimp: This baked shrimp recipe can be made using any size shrimp. The size I used came out to 6 shrimp per pound, so in the colossal category. If using smaller shrimp, simply adjust your cooking time.

    Parsley: I love the fresh earthiness of flat leaf parsley. Substitute chives, dill or even basil. Or skip the garnish and dive straight into the buttery shrimp.

    Full ingredient list and measurements included in the recipe card below.

    How to make this recipe:

    1. Prep sauce

    Preheat oven to 350℉. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and 3 diced or minced garlic cloves to a 2-quart baking dish. Transfer the dish with butter and garlic to the oven, leaving the butter to melt in the oven for 5-6 minutes as the oven preheats.

    Garlic and butter in separate dishes next to a large white dish

    2. Bake shrimp

    Once the butter has melted and the garlic is fragrant, remove the baking dish from the oven. To the butter and garlic, add your raw colossal shrimp, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Toss the shrimp in the butter sauce to coat well, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.

    garlic butter in dish with large shrimp
    large shrimp in dish with garlic butter

    Return to the oven to bake for 12-16 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.

    6 large shrimp cooked with garlic butter next to parsley an lemon

    3. Garnish and serve

    Once shrimp has been removed from the oven, plate, then pour over lemon garlic butter from baking dish. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

    large colossal shrimp with garlic butter in a large black plate

    Baked colossal shrimp is perfect when paired with boiled potatoes and a fresh green salad. Don't forget the baguette to soak up any extra lemon butter sauce!

    large colossal shrimp with garlic butter in a large blue platter with salad and potatoes

    Make it once and this easy baked shrimp recipe will be added to your family favorites list for special occasions and celebrations for years to come.

    FAQs and Serving Suggestions:

    Can I use frozen shrimp?

    Absolutely. Just thaw the shrimp in your refrigerator overnight, or in a large bowl of very cold water on the day of cooking. Please remember that it is never safe to thaw shellfish on the counter at room temperature.

    What is the best way to cook very large shrimp?

    I like baking large shrimp in a moderate oven so the sweet seafood cooks gently and evenly. Letting the shrimp cook in a buttery garlic lemon sauce infuses the seafood with flavor as it cooks. However you choose to cook large shrimp, it's important not to overcook the seafood so it doesn't become tough and rubbery. It can be hard to use an instant read thermometer on small shrimp, but for large ones, you'll want to check the temperature as you cook. Shrimp is finished when it reaches 120℉.

    What are the best side dishes to serve with this easy dinner?

    This colossal shrimp dish is perfect with simple boiled potatoes and a Mediterranean Tossed Salad. Other options include Garlic Brown Rice and Quinoa with Seasoned Green Beans, zucchini noodles with lemon zest and parmesan, or simple baked potatoes with Savory Napa Slaw. If you're looking for a spicy kick, serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil Sauce.

    What can I do with leftovers?

    If you're looking to fully repurpose the shrimp, make a shrimp boil hash with the leftover boiled potatoes and shrimp. Start by sautéing onions and garlic in a frying pan in neutral oil. Add in your cold, diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seafood Seasoning. Add in your leftover diced shrimp and toss until just heated through. Serve with a poached egg and seafood boil sauce on the side.

    How to store leftover baked shrimp?

    Transfer the leftover shrimp to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, gently heat the shrimp in leftover lemon butter garlic sauce over medium low heat until warm throughout.

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    black plate with garlic butter baked shrimp garnished with lemon

    Easy Baked Colossal Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce


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    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Christina
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 2-3
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    Description

    It's the fastest, easiest, fancy dinner you'll find anywhere! Succulent baked colossal shrimp will wow all your friends and family.


    Ingredients

    6-8 colossal shrimp, (U10), or 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp

    4 tablespoons butter

    3 garlic cloves, diced or minced

    2 teaspoons lemon zest

    1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

    ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

    Lemon wedges, for serving

    Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving, optional


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Add butter and diced fresh garlic to a 2-quart baking dish. Place in the oven as it preheats, allowing the butter to melt and the garlic to heat.mClean and dry your shrimp. When the butter is melted, remove the baking dish from the oven.
    2. Add colossal shrimp, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the dish. Toss the shrimp to fully coat, then arrange in a single layer. Return the dish to the oven and bake shrimp for 12-16 minutes, or until the colossal shrimp are cooked through.
    3. Remove from oven, drizzle with the lemon garlic butter sauce from the baking dish and serve with lemon wedges and diced fresh parsley.

    Notes

    This shrimp can be baked with the shell on or shell off. I prefer the shell off, tail on. 

    Because shrimp labeled "colossal" still have differences in size, cook times will vary. Shrimp are cooked through when they reach an internal temperature of 120℉.

    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven baked
    • Cuisine: American, Seafood

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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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    Comments

    1. Ron

      November 26, 2023 at 1:22 pm

      My favorite recipe for shrimp . I've made it with jumbo shrimp and large shrimp. My family loved them both !

      Reply
      • Christina Jolam

        November 26, 2023 at 1:24 pm

        Thanks so much for your helpful review, Ron. These shrimp are a family favorite in my house, too!

        Reply
    2. Penny

      December 08, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      two thumbs up! we loved this recipe. I'm wondering if I could make cod fillets the same way using this garlic lemon butter sauce and baking in the oven?

      Reply
      • Christina Jolam

        December 08, 2023 at 12:20 pm

        Great to hear, Penny! I think cod would be delicious in this sauce. Depending on the thickness of your cod fillets, they should take 10-14 minutes to bake through. Maybe add a sprinkle of paprika for a little color...let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Rosann

      February 23, 2024 at 3:10 pm

      This recipe is delicious, fast and easy!

      I was able to make this recipe in the Air Fryer. I used the exact ingredients. With the rack removed from the AF, the butter and garlic were placed directly on the bottom during a two minute preheat to 350 degrees. I followed the directions on step 2 and 3, however, I only cooked the shrimp in the AF for 3 minutes, turned them and cooked them for 3 more minutes.

      Thank you for a GREAT recipe for a delicious meal.

      Reply
      • Christina Jolam

        February 23, 2024 at 5:25 pm

        Love to hear this! Sounds like the perfect adaptation for an air fryer. Thanks so much for coming back to leave such a helpful review!

        Reply
    4. Lucia

      January 02, 2025 at 5:36 pm

      Love this recipe! So simple and the colossal shrimp come succulent with the great flavor of garlic, butter and lemon. I am counting calories so I held back from dipping bread into this sauce. Would have been amazing!

      Reply
      • Christina Jolam

        January 02, 2025 at 11:02 pm

        Love to hear this, Lucia! Sometimes these simple recipes with just a handful of ingredients really let our seafood shine. So glad you loved them! I appreciate you coming back to leave a helpful review!

        Reply

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