Name: Italian Oven Baked Prawns (Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 stick butter; 1 lemon; 1 lb shrimp; 1 packet dried Italian salad dressing mix

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Italian Oven Baked Prawns (Shrimp)

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Ingredients

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Italian Oven Baked Prawns (Shrimp)

1 stick buttermelted

1 lemonsliced into 1/8 inch slices

1 lb shrimppeeled and deveined

1 packet dried Italian salad dressing mix

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour melted butter onto a large rimmed baking sheet.

Place lemon slices on top of butter. Place shrimp on top of lemons.

Sprinkle salad dressing mix on top of the shrimp.

Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Shrimp Dry for Better Browning 🍤
Always pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before adding to the baking dish; moisture prevents proper caramelization and creates steam instead of a golden finish.
Bloom the Italian Seasoning in Butter 🧈
Melt your butter separately and toast the dried Italian seasoning mix in it for 1-2 minutes before combining with shrimp; this releases the essential oils and intensifies the flavor exponentially.
Don't Overcook—Watch for the Curl 🔄
Remove shrimp from the oven the moment they form a tight C-shape and turn opaque; overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery, so 8-10 minutes is typically perfect at 400°F.
Zest Lemon Before Juicing 🍋
Reserve fresh lemon zest to sprinkle over the finished dish for bright, aromatic pops of flavor that complement the buttery sauce without adding extra liquid.
Use a Shallow Baking Dish for Maximum Sauce Reduction 🍽️
Choose a wide, shallow baking dish rather than deep to allow the butter and lemon sauce to concentrate and coat the shrimp evenly, creating a silky emulsion perfect for soaking up with bread.