Baked Italian Shrimp Lemon (Printable Recipe)

Buttery shrimp baked with Italian seasoning and fresh lemon slices for a quick, elegant dinner in just 20 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz shrimp, thawed, cleaned, dried, and deveined

02 - 1 package (1 oz) dry Italian dressing mix

03 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

04 - 2 large lemons, sliced into thin rounds

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure gentle cooking that maintains shrimp tenderness.

02 - Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl until just liquefied, avoiding overheating.

03 - Add dried shrimp to melted butter, tossing gently until evenly coated.

04 - Sprinkle Italian dressing mix over buttered shrimp, folding thoroughly until each piece is well-seasoned.

05 - Arrange lemon slices in single layer across bottom of baking dish, overlapping slightly for complete coverage.

06 - Pour seasoned shrimp over lemon layer, spreading into single layer to ensure even cooking.

07 - Bake for 20 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight curl, avoiding overcooking.

08 - Allow to rest 2-3 minutes before serving to set flavors and prevent burns from hot juices.

01 - Pat shrimp completely dry before coating for optimal seasoning adherence and caramelization.

02 - Use glass baking dish for easy cleanup and even heat distribution.

03 - Choose firm, heavy lemons for maximum juice content and bright flavor.

04 - European butter adds extra richness, but regular unsalted butter works well.