Thyme Garlic Butter Roasted Shrimp: A Flavor Explosion!
Thyme Garlic Butter Roasted Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with aromatic thyme and rich garlic butter, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp until they are well coated with the garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg