Description
This Italian Shrimp Bake is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring succulent shrimp baked in a buttery, lemony Italian seasoning sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ounce Italian dressing mix (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp, shells removed
- 12 ounces dry pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp.
- In a baking dish, whisk together the melted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and Italian dressing mix until well combined to create the flavorful sauce.
- Add the uncooked, peeled shrimp to the baking dish and stir thoroughly, ensuring each shrimp is fully coated with the seasoned buttery mixture.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the shrimp turn a light pink color, indicating they are cooked through.
- While the shrimp bake, cook the dry pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well once cooked.
- Divide the cooked pasta among serving dishes. Top each serving with the baked shrimp and drizzle with the buttery sauce left in the baking dish for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over each portion before serving immediately for a fresh and colorful finish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Italian Shrimp Bake