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Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe
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5 from 21 votes

The Easiest Way To Cook Shrimp! (Baked Shrimp)

The easiest way to cook shrimp -- pop it in the oven!  This delicious baked shrimp recipe is always a winner, it only takes 10 minutes total, and it's easy to customize with whatever seasonings you love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, gluten free, shrimp
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or your preferred high-heat oil)
  • Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler on your oven.  Arrange the baking rack about 5 inches away from the top heating element.
  • Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl, and pat dry with paper towels.  Add oil and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a large baking sheet, and arrange in an even layer.  (Be sure that the shrimp do not overlap.)  Season generously with salt and pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Broil for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are bright reddish-pink and opaque.  Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Serve warm.  Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.