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    Home » What We're Eating » Italian Baked Shrimp {20 Minute Dinner!}

    Italian Baked Shrimp {20 Minute Dinner!}

    Published: Mar 2, 2022 by Blair Lonergan

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    A simple 20-minute one-dish meal, this Italian baked shrimp is one of our favorite quick and easy ways to enjoy seafood! The sheet pan shrimp is tossed in a garlic and herb butter sauce, includes tomatoes and fresh lemon, making it perfect for serving over pasta, with rice, or alongside a loaf of crusty bread. This is one quick dinner that the entire family can agree on!

    Hands eating garlic butter shrimp pasta in a bowl with lemon

    Oven Baked Shrimp

    An oven baked shrimp recipe that doesn't taste bland or boring! That's right -- you don't need to spend time pan-searing the shellfish or turning them over on a hot grill in order to achieve great flavor. Instead, this easy dish comes together on one sheet pan for a simple, hands-off meal on your busiest nights. Best of all, there aren't too many dishes to wash at the end!

    Thanks to the butter, lemon, and Italian seasonings, this dish actually tastes a lot like baked shrimp scampi. We love to serve it over pasta, but it's also great with rice, or with a loaf of bread or garlic breadsticks to soak up all of that extra buttery sauce.

    Side shot of a bowl of sheet pan shrimp in a garlic butter sauce

    Ingredients for Italian Baked Shrimp

    This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you'll need for a pan of baked shrimp shrimp. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.

    • Butter: gives the sauce its rich flavor.
    • Lemon: for a bright, acidic touch that balances the rich butter.
    • Canned petite diced tomatoes: for even more flavor and color.
    • Shrimp: I prefer the meaty texture of large or extra large shrimp, but you can use any size that you like. Smaller shrimp will cook faster, while the larger shrimp require a few extra minutes in the oven.
    • Italian salad dressing mix: just the dry seasoning packet! Do not prepare the dressing. This blend includes sugar, salt, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, carrot, soy sauce, and other spices. It also has thickening agents that help to thicken the pan sauce a bit. Such a great shortcut for adding big flavor to your meal!

    Arranging lemons and butter on a sheet pan.

    Use Fresh or Frozen Shrimp

    Since I don’t exactly live near the coast (heck, my grocery store doesn’t even have a “seafood” section), I keep my freezer stocked with a few bags of raw, frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Add some pantry staples, and I can whip up this meal whenever I please (with minimal effort)!

    Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can thaw the shellfish quickly by placing them in a colander and running them under cold water.

    Sprinkling Italian salad dressing mix over shrimp

    How to Bake Shrimp

    This recipe comes together on one sheet pan in about 20 minutes. Can't beat that for a weeknight dinner!

    1. Spread diced butter evenly on the rimmed baking sheet.
    2. Top with lemon slices and diced tomatoes.
    3. Spread shrimp evenly on top of the other ingredients.
    4. Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix over all.
    5. Bake, uncovered, in a 375°F oven for 9-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are done. Stir halfway through the baking time.
    6. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper, if necessary.

    Hands holding a bowl of easy baked shrimp with Italian seasoning and lemon wedges

    How to Know When Shrimp is Done

    The shrimp is ready to come out of the oven as soon as it turns pink and opaque. The longer you cook them, the tighter and tougher they will get. If you're using a meat thermometer, you're looking for an internal temperature of 120°F.

    What to Serve with Sheet Pan Shrimp

    Serve the delicious shrimp with any of these easy sides:

    • French Baguette, a loaf of crusty Dutch Oven Bread, Skillet Cornbread or Honey Cornbread to sop up that extra sauce in your bowl.
    • Garlic Bread, Homemade Focaccia, or Breadsticks
    • Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits, Aunt Bee's 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits or Drop Biscuits
    • 3-Ingredient Sour Cream Muffins
    • Pasta
    • Homemade Coleslaw or Vinegar Coleslaw
    • Tomato Salad
    • Cucumber Dill Salad
    • Hush Puppies or Hoe Cakes
    • Charleston Red Rice, or Rice Pilaf
    • Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
    • Southern Collard Greens
    • Southern-Style Green Beans
    • Okra and Tomatoes
    • House Salad with Candied Pecans, Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, or a Classic Caesar Salad

    The shrimp also makes a great appetizer for cocktail hour when entertaining. Pair the warm shrimp with crostini or crusty bread and a glass of white wine!

    Overhead shot of a plate of the best baked shrimp recipe served with a side salad and bread.

    Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. You can also freeze the cooked shrimp and sauce for up to 2 months.

    Side shot of a bowl of baked shrimp served over pasta

    Recipe Variations

    • This recipe is very mild. If you prefer a spicier dish, garnish the shrimp with crushed red pepper flakes.
    • If you don't have a large rimmed baking sheet, you can prepare this recipe in a large baking dish (about 9 x 13 inches).
    • Cooking for a larger family? Double all of the ingredients, cooking 2 lbs. of shrimp on two separate sheet pans.
    • Add extra herbs and spices to the shrimp. Try fresh parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, chives, or rosemary.
    • Toasted, buttered panko breadcrumbs would be a great garnish for added texture.

    Eating a bowl of Italian baked shrimp with a side of crusty bread

    Tips for the Best Baked Shrimp Recipe

    • Use fresh or frozen shrimp. If starting with frozen shrimp, you can quickly thaw them by placing them in a colander and rinsing under cold water for a few minutes. Just make sure that you're starting with raw shrimp, and either peel and devein them yourself (or purchase them already peeled and deveined).
    • Keep a close eye on the shrimp. The total cooking time will vary depending on the size of your shrimp, so remove them from the oven as soon as they are pink and opaque. If you overcook shrimp, they become rubbery and tough -- not ideal!
    • Look for the seasoning mix in the salad dressing aisle at just about any grocery store. Alternatively, you can add your own seasoning as desired!
    • Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
    • Garnish the finished dish with chopped fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon wedges, lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • Nutrition information is based on shrimp and sauce. If you don't eat all of the butter sauce, the nutritional stats will obviously be much lower.

    Sheet pan shrimp served over pasta in a bowl

    More Shrimp Recipes to Try

    • Garlic Butter Shrimp with Old Bay
    • Easy Shrimp Creole
    • New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp
    • Mexican Shrimp
    • Cajun Shrimp Pasta
    • Crispy Fried Shrimp
    • Southern Shrimp and Grits
    • Easy Shrimp Scampi
    Hands eating garlic butter shrimp pasta in a bowl with lemon
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    Italian Baked Shrimp

    A simple 20-minute one-dish meal, this Italian baked shrimp is one of our favorite quick and easy ways to enjoy seafood!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword Baked Shrimp, Italian Shrimp, Oven Cooked Shrimp, sheet pan shrimp
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 340kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, diced
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 (0.7 ounce) packet dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons brand) (you only need the dry mix -- do not prepare the dressing)
    • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or other herbs
    • Optional, for serving: cooked pasta, cooked rice, or a loaf of crusty bread

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Spread the diced butter evenly around the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
    • Top butter with lemon slices and diced tomatoes. Spread shrimp evenly over lemon and tomatoes. Sprinkle with dry Italian dressing mix.
    • Bake, uncovered, for 9-12 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir halfway through the baking time. Be sure that you don’t overcook the shrimp, so keep an eye on them!
    • Serve shrimp with the pan sauce over pasta, rice, or with bread. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

    Notes

    • Use fresh or frozen shrimp. If starting with frozen shrimp, you can quickly thaw them by placing them in a colander and rinsing under cold water for a few minutes. Just make sure that you're starting with raw shrimp, and either peel and devein them yourself (or purchase them already peeled and deveined).
    • Keep a close eye on the shrimp. The total cooking time will vary depending on the size of your shrimp, so remove them from the oven as soon as they are pink and opaque. If you overcook shrimp, they become rubbery and tough -- not ideal!
    • Look for the seasoning mix in the salad dressing aisle at just about any grocery store. Alternatively, you can add your own seasoning as desired!
    • Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
    • Garnish the finished dish with chopped fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon wedges, lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • Nutrition information is based on shrimp and sauce. If you don't eat all of the butter sauce, the nutritional stats will obviously be much lower.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of the shrimp and sauce | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5g | Protein: 23.9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 2.1g

    This recipe was originally published in July, 2013. The photos were updated in March, 2022.

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    1. Sheri Cantrell

      January 29, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. So amazing!
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 29, 2014 at 8:27 pm

        Sheri, I'm so glad that you liked it! It's definitely one of my favorite meals. Especially because it's so easy! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      January 24, 2018 at 5:56 am

      Hooray for 20 minute meals! I love shrimp but have never baked it like this before. Love those flavors! I've got to try this for an easy meal!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 24, 2018 at 6:25 am

        The best! Can't beat a quick meal that the whole family will eat!

        Reply
    3. Licia

      January 25, 2018 at 6:52 am

      I am going to try as an appetizer on bruschetta or garlic bread on my next girls night in. You know, when the boys aren't eating everything before you can even try it! Sounds delicious, thank you

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 25, 2018 at 8:22 am

        It will be PERFECT for girls' night with the bruschetta or garlic bread. YUM!

        Reply
    4. Kristy from Southern In Law

      January 26, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      This looks so flavourful and delicious! Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 27, 2018 at 6:01 am

        Thanks, Kristy! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ann

      February 04, 2018 at 3:47 am

      Blair,

      I have enjoyed reading your recipes and have pinned many. I have two questions:

      Do you use unsalted butter or lightly salted butter?

      Can you replace the green pepper in many of your dishes with red, yellow or orange pepper?

      I wish I had your recipes when my boys were small and dinner prep was overwhelming. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Blair

        February 04, 2018 at 5:27 am

        Hi, Ann! Thanks so much for reading the blog!

        To answer your questions:
        1. I use salted butter, since that's what my family prefers. If you're watching your sodium intake, or if your tastebuds prefer a less-salty dish, then unsalted butter will always work as well!
        2. Yes! The flavors are so similar, so I would go with any color bell pepper that you like (or that's on sale). 🙂

        Let me know if you think of any other questions. Have a good week!

        Reply
    6. Christy Sander

      March 04, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      Another great meal Blair! My son asked when I could make it again! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        March 05, 2022 at 5:42 am

        Yay! Always the best praise when a kiddo approves, right?! Thanks, Christy!

        Reply
    7. Stephanie

      March 15, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Blair, I made this last night for our family after seeing it on your Instagram feed and it turned out really well! For anyone else wondering -- had to cook it a little longer since the shrimp was "jumbo" size and not fully thawed. Thanks for the recipe!! Stephanie

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        March 15, 2022 at 5:50 pm

        Oh, good! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, Stephanie. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply

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