Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce

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How to Make Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce

1. Preheat your oven
Set it to 430°F (220°C). While it heats, place the wine and a few tablespoons of butter in your baking dish. Pop that in the oven for 10 minutes — this helps the flavor come alive.

2. Season the shrimp
Toss them with lemon juice, garlic, melted butter, salt, and pepper. It’s okay if the butter firms up — it’ll melt again in the oven.

3. Make the topping
Mix panko, parmesan, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

4. Layer and bake
Take the dish out of the oven, add the shrimp, and spread them out in a single layer. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top.

5. Bake and broil
Bake for about 12 minutes, then turn on the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the topping is golden.

6. Serve hot
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Don’t forget some crusty bread for that amazing sauce!

Tips

  • If you don’t have wine, chicken broth works fine.

  • Panko gives a better crunch than regular breadcrumbs.

  • Keep an eye on the shrimp — they cook fast.

  • Want extra garlic? Add an extra clove or two.

Ingredients

Shrimp:

  • 1 lb (500g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

  • ¾ cup dry white wine or chicken broth

Crunchy Topping:

  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1½ tbsp olive oil

To Serve:

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

  • Lemon wedges

  • Bread or pasta

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).

  2. Add wine and 2.5 tbsp of butter to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.

  3. Mix shrimp with lemon juice, garlic, remaining butter (melted), salt, and pepper.

  4. In a separate bowl, combine panko, parmesan, salt, and olive oil.

  5. Take the dish from the oven. Add shrimp in a single layer. Top with the breadcrumb mix.

  6. Bake for 12 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the topping.

  7. Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and bread for dipping.

Notes

  • You can use medium shrimp; just reduce bake time by 2–3 minutes.

  • Make sure shrimp are dry before baking or the sauce will get watery.

  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

A dish that feels indulgent but is simple enough for a weeknight — Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your table, with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction. 🍽️

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