Oven-Baked Shrimp: A Delicious and Healthy Appetizer

So tasty and tender — a great accompaniment to beer! Shrimp baked in the oven is an incredibly tasty appetizer that will not leave anyone indifferent. The dish turns out not only very appetizing, but also healthy, because shrimp are rich in vitamins, micro- and macroelements.
cook time: 3h 20 min
Zoe Kendrick
Oven-Baked Shrimp: A Delicious and Healthy Appetizer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135
Calories
8g
Fat
2g
Carbs
15g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 3 clove
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Lemons 0.5 pc
Herbal mixture (Provençal) to taste
King prawns 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake shrimp with garlic in the oven? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Choose large shrimp. I have Argentine ones, you can also take the more familiar royal ones.

Step 2

Step 2
Defrost and dry the shrimp first.

Step 3

Step 3
Wash the lemon thoroughly with detergent and dry. Squeeze the juice out of the lemon. Grate the zest on a coarse grater.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the garlic and pass through a press.

Step 5

Step 5
In a deep bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and herbs de Provence. Whisk everything together with a whisk or fork until the butter combines with the lemon juice.

Step 6

Step 6
Place shrimp in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly. Place the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight. During marinating, stir the shrimp several times so that they are evenly saturated with the marinade.

Step 7

Step 7
Line a baking sheet with a double layer of parchment. You can choose the right parchment paper by reading a separate article about the features of parchment, the link is at the end of the recipe. Place the shrimp and marinade in one layer. Bake the shrimp for about 10-12 minutes at 200°C. King prawns need 8-9 minutes. The exact time depends on the operating characteristics of your oven; read about this in detail in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 8

Step 8
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate. They can be served either warm or cold. Bon appetit!

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