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These Garlic Herb Oven Baked Shrimp are juicy, buttery, and packed with garlicky flavor. Baked in just 8 minutes, they’re the easiest shrimp you’ll ever roast—perfect for busy nights, dinner parties, or anytime you need a quick, satisfying dish.
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The Best Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe
This garlic herb oven baked shrimp is something I make all the time when I want a fast, easy dish that still feels impressive. With just a handful of ingredients and 8 minutes in the oven, the shrimp turn out juicy, tender, and full of garlicky, buttery flavor—no pan, no mess, no fuss. Everyone loves shrimp, and honestly, there’s never a wrong time to eat it. Whether you’re making it for dinner, a quick appetizer, or a weeknight treat, this baked shrimp recipe always hits the spot.
When it comes to parties, I’m all about serving easy, satisfying bites like this garlic herb baked shrimp. It’s simple, loaded with flavor, and always one of the first dishes to disappear. All you need is shrimp, garlic, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together, roast, and serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce. The only problem? Not making enough. So go big—this dish takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, and you’ll be glad you made extra.
For more easy and delicious shrimp recipes, check out my Roasted Shrimp Scampi and Tequila Lime Shrimp!
Add This To Your Easy Dinner List
Here’s why this baked shrimp deserves a spot in your weekly rotation:
- Juicy, buttery shrimp. Tossed with garlic, melted butter, and parsley, then roasted to tender perfection in just 8 minutes. No pan, no splatter.
- Oven baked, zero fuss. This method gives you perfectly cooked shrimp without standing over the stove. Just toss, roast, and serve.
- Versatile and dinner-ready. Serve it with rice, pasta (like Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta), salad (like Greek Salad), or on its own with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce. Easy to dress up or down.
Some Bonus Nutrition Wins From Shrimp
If you’re wondering whether shrimp’s actually healthy—it is. Here’s why I don’t feel bad about making it all the time:
- It’s high in lean protein. Shrimp fills you up without being heavy, which makes it perfect for quick, light meals.
- Low in calories. You get all that juicy, buttery flavor for barely any calories. Win-win.
- Packed with B12 and selenium. Good for energy, brain health, and just feeling better overall.
- Naturally rich in antioxidants. Shrimp’s pink color comes from astaxanthin, which is great for your skin and helps fight inflammation.
- Keto- and low-carb-friendly. If you’re watching carbs, shrimp is one of the easiest proteins to work with—no swaps needed.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Parsley
Check out the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact measurements.
Pro Tip #1: Why I Use Large Shrimp
I like using large, tail-on shrimp because they stay juicy in the oven and look great on the plate. The tails also make them easier to grab if you’re serving these as an appetizer.
Pro Tip #2: Parsley Keeps It Fresh
I use fresh parsley for a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that balances the richness of the butter. You can swap in dill, basil, or cilantro if that’s what you’ve got—just go with what you like.
Pro Tip #3: Butter Makes It Better
A couple tablespoons of melted butter goes a long way. It coats the shrimp, carries the garlic flavor, and helps them roast up tender and glossy. Olive oil works too, but butter gives you that rich, savory finish.
Pro Tip #4: Serve with Cocktail Sauce
Classic combo for a reason. The tangy, spicy flavor of cocktail sauce pairs perfectly with the buttery garlic shrimp—especially if you’re serving these as party bites.
How To Make Garlic Herb Oven Baked Shrimp
Go ahead and preheat your oven to 400°F (207°C). While that’s heating up, toss your shrimp into a mixing bowl and add the garlic, chopped parsley, melted butter, salt, and a few dashes of black pepper. Give everything a good stir so the shrimp get evenly coated in all that garlicky, buttery goodness.
Spread the shrimp out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper—no overlapping, so they cook evenly. Pop the tray into the oven and roast for 8 minutes, just until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve them right away with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side. That’s it—easy, fast, and super flavorful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Thaw completely and pat dry before seasoning.
You can toss the shrimp with the garlic, butter, and herbs a few hours ahead and keep it in the fridge. When you’re ready, just spread them on the sheet and roast.
They’ll turn pink, curl slightly, and become opaque. Overcooked shrimp become rubbery, so 8 minutes is usually perfect.
Yes, just air fry the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 6 minutes, making sure they’re in a single layer so they cook evenly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or briefly in the microwave—just enough to warm them up without drying them out.
This recipe has 249 calories per serving.
What To Serve With This Recipe
This dish is best served with cocktail sauce. For an easy and wholesome weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes:
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Garlic Herb Oven Baked Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shrimp, tail-on, shell and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- lemon wedges
- cocktail sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Combine the shrimp, garlic, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 8 minutes and serve immediately with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What size shrimp do you use? I worry that could affect the cooking time.
I use medium-jumbo sized shrimp.
Hi, is this a baked dish or do I have change to roast mode? Plan to do this for dinner tomorrow. Thanks!
Bake is fine.