Roasted Garlic and Herb Shrimp with Lemon Butter

A fast, impressive main that feels luxurious but cooks in minutes.

This dish turns simple shrimp into an elegant centerpiece. Roasted garlic, butter, herbs, and lemon melt together into a silky sauce that coats each shrimp. It is perfect with crusty bread, rice, or a pile of sautéed greens. Because it cooks so quickly, it is a great option for entertaining or weeknights when you want something that feels indulgent without the work.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper
• Lemon wedges
• Parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, melted butter, garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread shrimp on a sheet pan in an even layer.

4. Roast 8 to 10 minutes until pink and just cooked through.

5. Squeeze lemon over the top and scatter with parsley before serving.

Kitchen Favorites for This Recipe

• This sheet pan helps the shrimp roast instead of steam

• A simple garlic press that saves time when prepping weeknight meals

• My everyday tongs that work for everything from shrimp to salads