This elegant yet simple dish highlights the natural sweetness of jumbo shrimp paired with earthy, thinly sliced mushrooms. The combination of melted butter and fresh lemon juice creates a glossy, tangy glaze that clings to the seafood, while a dusting of paprika and lemon pepper adds a subtle warmth and aromatic zest. Baking ensures the shrimp cook through gently, while a final broil adds a beautiful pink hue and a hint of char. Served alongside fluffy wild rice, this meal offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a special date night at home, offering restaurant-quality results with minimal effort and ingredients you likely have in your pantry.
Sally’S Shrimp
Description
This elegant yet simple dish highlights the natural sweetness of jumbo shrimp paired with earthy, thinly sliced mushrooms. The combination of melted butter and fresh lemon juice creates a glossy, tangy glaze that clings to the seafood, while a dusting of paprika and lemon pepper adds a subtle warmth and aromatic zest. Baking ensures the shrimp cook through gently, while a final broil adds a beautiful pink hue and a hint of char. Served alongside fluffy wild rice, this meal offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a special date night at home, offering restaurant-quality results with minimal effort and ingredients you likely have in your pantry.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Butter a Pyrex casserole dish or baking pan lightly.
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Arrange the thinly sliced mushrooms in the bottom of the prepared dish.
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Place the jumbo shrimp, cut side down, on top of the mushroom layer.
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Season the shrimp generously with lemon pepper and paprika.
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Pour the melted butter evenly over the shrimp and mushrooms.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and switch the oven setting to Broil.
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Pour the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
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Broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
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Serve immediately alongside cooked wild rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 3.5g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen shrimp. Pat them dry before seasoning to help the butter adhere better.
Watch the shrimp closely while broiling, as they can go from perfect to rubbery very quickly. They are done when they turn opaque and pink.
For a richer flavor, you can add minced garlic to the melted butter before pouring it over the shrimp.
Wild rice provides a nice nutty contrast, but brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used as alternative sides.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
