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This 3-Ingredient Oven-Baked Shrimp is a fast, no-fuss method for turning frozen shrimp into a bright, buttery lemon dish in under 20 minutes. By roasting the shrimp straight from frozen at high heat, the melting ice blends with butter and lemon juice to form a light, scampi-style sauce right on the pan. The result is tender, juicy shrimp coated in a fresh citrus glaze that tastes far more complex than its simple ingredient list.
3-Ingredient Oven-Baked Shrimp (Frozen Raw Shrimp)
Ingredients:
- Frozen raw shrimp (peeled and deveined) — 1 bag (1–1 1/2 lbs)
- Salted butter (cut into small pieces) — 4 tbsp
- Large lemon (zested and juiced) — 1
Step-by-Step Directions:
Step 1: Prep the sheet pan
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
Do not thaw the shrimp. Spread the frozen shrimp directly onto the pan in an even layer, breaking up any large frozen clumps so they cook evenly.
Step 2: Add butter and lemon
Dot the shrimp with butter pieces. Sprinkle over the lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss lightly to distribute everything, then spread back into a single layer.
Step 3: Bake at high heat
Bake for 10–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Tip: This helps prevent overcooking on the bottom while the top finishes thawing and cooking in the lemon-butter mixture.
Step 4: Check doneness
The shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque. Smaller shrimp will cook closer to 10 minutes, while larger ones may take the full 15.
Step 5: Finish in the pan juices
Remove from the oven and immediately toss the shrimp in the buttery lemon juices left on the pan.
Tip: Taste and adjust if needed—often t
