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oven-baked shrimp

Oven-Baked Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Gluten-free and dairy-free shrimp for cilantro and lime lovers!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Thawing Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Cilantro, Lime, Oven-baked, Shrimp
Servings: 3
Calories: 194kcal
Author: alattaeats

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • 2 Medium Bowls
  • Blender
  • Grater
  • Paper Towels
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined is best
  • 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic (About 2 cloves)
  • 1 Tsp Lime Zest Zest of 1 Lime
  • ½ Tsp Sea Salt Kosher salt works too
  • ⅛ Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to "high broil" setting.
  • Line baking sheet with tin foil and place in oven.
  • Thaw shrimp in a medium bowl of warm water for 7 minutes (if shrimp is frozen).
  • Remove tails and veins if necessary.
  • Rinse, pat dry.
  • Blend cilantro, garlic olive oil, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Add shrimp to medium bowl and cover in marinade. Stir until each shrimp is coated. Cover and refrigerate until oven is preheated.
  • Remove shrimp from fridge, open oven and use tongs to quickly place shrimp onto baking sheet (work quick, the shrimp cooks fast!). Close oven and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and curled.
  • Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!

Notes

I recommend reading through all the steps and prepping ingredients before attempting the recipe. Know the steps and be ready to work fast for best, most delicious results!

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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