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    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

    Posted On Mar 1, 2020 · Updated On Dec 14, 2022

    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

    Roasted Shrimp are fabulous right out of the oven or chilled.

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    These easy Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic are gluten-free, Paleo-friendly & totally delish. Use them for an appetizer, or top pasta, salads or rice for a quick and tasty meal. Dinner is ready in 20 minutes, so you have way more time to do what you love!

    Let's make this easy roasted shrimp recipe:

    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

    This recipe calls for three ingredients that aren't already in your pantry: lemons, garlic and 2 lbs of shrimp. The olive oil (grapeseed oil would also work) and salt & pepper can come from your pantry. The process is simple too. Just crank the oven to 400F while you're tossing everything together, then spread it all on a sheet pan. 10 minutes later, you're good to go.

    You could certainly cut this recipe in half for 1 lb of shrimp, but I wouldn’t. The shrimp are delicious chilled too, so pop the leftovers (if there are any) in the fridge and make your coworkers jealous with tomorrow’s lunch. Pull the tails off and make a shrimp wrap, add them to ramen or salads, or just eat them solo.

    When I'm serving these as an appetizer or snacking on them myself, I eat them with cocktail sauce. I mix my own because it tastes better and I don't eat corn syrup, which most prepared versions have.

    How to make sugar-free/corn-free cocktail sauce:

    I generally mix my own sugar-free cocktail sauce: two parts Paleo ketchup + one part fresh horseradish + salt & pepper + a squeeze of lemon.

    Look in the refrigerated section to find real horseradish. The shelf-stable kind is usually full of sugar or corn syrup and filler.

    Shrimp: what's with the numbers?

    When you pick up a package of frozen shrimp or spy some in the cold case, you’ll see numbers with a slash to mark the size: 16/20 or 21/25, and so on. These numbers represent the “shrimp count,” or how many shrimp that size it takes to make up one pound. When you buy 1 pound of 16/20 count shrimp, you can expect to get 16 to 20 shrimp. Larger shrimp will sometimes carry a count number that reads U/10 or similar. The “U” stands for “under” – meaning it takes less than 10 shrimp that size to make up a pound. I use 16/20 or 21/25 count shrimp in this recipe. If yours are smaller, you may need to reduce the roasting time slightly. If the shells are on (I used peeled & deveined) you may in an extra minute or two in the oven.

    I use this recipe at 2x a month for meal prep, it's my go-to along with Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Bacon.

    Ready to move beyond lemon & garlic? Try these Easy Roasted Shrimp With Sweet Peppers, Curry Roasted Shrimp, and Chipotle-Espresso Roasted Shrimp recipes. You can make this recipe your own too! I often use mandarin oranges + shallots or green onions + limes to mix it up.

    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic

    KC Cornwell
    These easy Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic are Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly & totally delish.
    4.55 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 210 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds 12-15 or 16-20 count raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 lemons sliced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp, garlic and ⅔ of the lemon slices with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the salt & pepper.
    • Arrange the shrimp in 1 layer on a rimmed sheet pan, ensuring that the lemon slices are spread evenly throughout. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, just until pink and firm and cooked through.
    • Serve alone or over gluten free pasta or rice.

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    Notes

    These roasted shrimp hold well in the fridge for 3-4 days, and are delicious chilled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 381mgSodium: 1370mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword garlic, paleo recipes, roasted shrimp, seafood recipes

    Photos by Alycia Moreno

    This recipe is loaded with West Coast flavor.

    I live in California where all of the nation's garlic is grown - most of it in the San Joaquin Valley, where I'm from. The Golden State also provides over 90% of the lemons in the U.S. That makes this recipe a "California special" - one that's loaded with west coast goodness.

    This quick roasted shrimp recipe is loaded with fresh flavor - if you love this kind of recipe, check out this list of fruit-forward appetizer recipes from CA GROWN too.

    More Easy Oven Baked Shrimp Recipes:

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    Easy Baked Shrimp with Sweet Peppers:

    These simple baked shrimp are loaded with flavor from sweet peppers, green onions and lemon. Yum!

    espresso chipotle shrimp

    Espresso Chipotle Shrimp:

    Wow your friends (and yourself!) with these flavor-packed Espresso Chipotle Shrimp. Tasting is believing, and these are AMAZING.

    What else can you make in 20 minutes that's this delicious?

    Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic recipe

    Frequently Asked Questions about Roasted Shrimp:

    How does Ina Garten roast shrimp?

    Just like we do! Toss large peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, veggies and citrus or other flavorings, and roast at 400F for 8-10 minutes.

    How do you cook shrimp so it's not tough?

    Make sure not to overcook the shrimp! The roasting method is super-easy, but you need to use larger shrimp to roast for 8-10 minutes. If the shrimp are smaller than 21-25, roasting time should be reduced.

    What should I serve with shrimp?

    Roasted shrimp are fabulous with rice or pasta, over a salad, or with cocktail sauce. You can also add them on top of a steak for surf-and-turf.

    What flavors go well with shrimp?

    Citrus and garlic are classic pairings for shrimp, so that's what we've used in this recipe. Shrimp are actually quite versatile, so give these Easy Roasted Shrimp with Sweet Peppers, Curry Roasted Shrimp, or Roasted Espresso Chipotle Shrimp a try too.

    Is shrimp a healthy food? Are they good for weight loss?

    Shrimp are low in calories and loaded with protein: a 3oz. serving has about 80 calories and 15 grams of protein. A one cup serving of shrimp has about 25 grams of protein, and is rich in healthy Omega-3s and many other good-for-you nutrients. Of course, it matters how you prepare the shrimp and what is added. This Roasted Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic adds tons of flavor and even more Omega-3s &heart healthy ingredients, making it a win for healthy eating.

    Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

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