Easy Baked Shrimp

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, deveined (tail on or off)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano*

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Lemon wedges

Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or preheat the broiler.

If frozen, thaw the shrimp.

Mince the garlic. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss with the shrimp with the olive oil, garlic, oregano, onion powder, and kosher salt.

Baked method

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in an even layer. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until juicy and opaque, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp.

Broiler method

Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in an even layer. Place the baking sheet in the broiler and broil for 3 to 6 minutes, until juicy and opaque, rotating the tray as necessary for even cooking.

Spritz with fresh lemon juice from lemon wedges, sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 156
• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 182.5 mg
• Sodium: 134.9 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 0 g
• Protein: 22.8 g