Party Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
Party Shrimp Recipe
Description
The Party Shrimp Recipe combines tail-on shrimp tossed in oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, which are then broiled at the top rack of the oven for 5 minutes until just cooked. Lemon slices placed on the baking sheet add bright citrus notes, which are squeezed over the hot shrimp immediately after broiling along with dollops of melting butter to enrich the flavor. The shrimp are garnished with fresh parsley and a little extra black pepper for a nice finish.
Accompanying the shrimp is a garlic lemon mayonnaise made by mixing mayonnaise with lemon zest, lemon juice, minced chive, finely minced garlic, and a pinch of sea salt. This creamy sauce enhances the shrimp’s buttery garlic flavor and adds a refreshing tang.
The recipe allows preparation ahead by marinating the shrimp and lemon slices together on a baking sheet covered in the fridge, while the mayo can be made in advance and refrigerated covered until serving. This makes it convenient to assemble and serve quickly for parties.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
- 2 lb Shrimp tail-on
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon cut into thick slices (zest the lemon first and reserve one slice for the mayo)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- parsley to garnish, minced parsley, extra pepper
- black pepper to garnish, minced parsley, extra pepper
Garlic Lemon Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- lemon zest from 1
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice use the one slice of lemon you set aside
- 1 tablespoon chive minced
- 1 small garlic finely minced, clove
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Dry the shrimp with some paper towel and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate while you make the mayonnaise and heat your oven.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic lemon mayonnaise ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to broil. Place a baking rack at the very top of your oven.
- Transfer the shrimp to a large baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer. Add the lemon slices to the pan. Broil the shrimp for 5 minutes (no more!) then remove them from the oven and immediately add the butter to the tray. Let it melt then squeeze the warm lemon slices over top.
- Sprinkle with some parsley and extra pepper and move them to a serving plate. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper ahead of time and keep covered in the fridge with lemon slices for convenience.
- Prepare the garlic lemon mayonnaise in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Broil shrimp only for 5 minutes to avoid overcooking and keep them tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = about 5 shrimp | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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