Our garlic butter Sheet Pan Shrimp is ready to serve in under 15 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned and baked in olive oil then finished with melted butter and a squeeze of lime juice. This recipe simplifies your evening, requiring just one sheet pan. It’s a go-to for those hectic nights. Serve as is, as shrimp tacos, over pasta, or dipped with crusty bread.
Baking shrimp on a sheet pan is an easy way to take raw shrimp and turn it into a wholesome meal that the whole family loves. The addition of the garlic butter sauce elevates this recipe to the next level!
Tail-on or tail-off shrimp work great. Typically, you’ll find us choosing tail-off for entrees to make it easier for everyone to eat. If serving as an appetizer, the tail attached makes it easier for guests to easily hold the shrimp.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies, Sheet Pan Salmon, Sheet Pan Lasagna, and Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes are other sheet pan recipes to add to the rotation!
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp tails off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- cilantro for garnish optional
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How To Cook Shrimp on a Sheet Pan
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prep the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry. Place onto the baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, add the garlic, and sprinkle with Old Bay. Using clean hands blend the seasonings into the shrimp.
- Bake. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the butter and squeeze with lime juice. Stir until butter is melted.
- Serve. Serve seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with cilantro if desired.
What To Serve with Shrimp?
If not serving as is, you can pair with a variety of side dishes to create a well-rounded meal. Here are some of our favorites!
- Vegetables: Roast, steam, grill or air fry veggies such as Roasted Frozen Vegetables, Roasted Broccoli and Carrots, Air Fried Cauliflower, Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts or Instant Pot Broccoli.
- Rice: Serve with a scoop of buttery or cheesy rice using simple recipes like Instant Pot Wild Rice, Long Grain White Rice (Instant Pot), Basmati Rice (Instant Pot), or Instant Pot Mexican Rice.
- Salad: A fresh leafy green salad or Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad make a lighter side option.
- Pasta: From ziti to a gluten free linguine, this garlic shrimp can also be tossed with Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli for a hearty meal.
- Tortillas: Upgrade taco Tuesday by serving shrimp fajitas or tacos in corn tortillas or our popular Homemade Gluten-Free Tortillas.
- Crusty Bread: Some Gluten Free Artisan Bread or garlic bread is perfect for soaking up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
- Quinoa: Serve over a bed of cooked quinoa to soak up the flavorful garlic butter sauce and juices from the shrimp.
- Potatoes: Provide a comforting meal with mashed potatoes or pan-fried potatoes.
- Fruit: A tangy fruit salad made with ingredients like watermelon, mango, and peaches can provide a delicious contrast to the savory shrimp.
- Dessert: Skip over the savory sides and head straight to the sweets! Our Chocolate Caramel Bars, Pineapple Fluff and No Bake Cheesecake Bites come highly recommended.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Cooking Variations: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices. You can use Cajun seasoning, paprika, or your favorite spice blend to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Lining the Pan: Consider lining the baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup. This can save you time and effort when it comes to washing the pan.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: If you enjoy dipping sauces, prepare a simple sauce like garlic butter or cocktail sauce to accompany the shrimp.
- Temperature Accuracy: Use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature. Ovens can vary, and an accurate temperature is crucial for precise cooking.
- Timed Cooking: Use a kitchen timer or set a timer on your phone to keep track of the baking time. Overcooking can result in dry shrimp, so timing is crucial.
- Safety First: Be careful when removing the hot pan from the oven. Use oven mitts or a kitchen towel to handle the pan safely.
- Recipe Adjustments: Don’t be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste. If you like your shrimp spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garlic or Old Bay seasoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baking shrimp takes until 10 minutes, whether cooking tail on or tail off. The total cooking time will depend on the specific oven and size of shrimp, so it is best to check doneness with a kitchen thermometer.
The best way to know if shrimp is safe to eat is by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Cooked shrimp will also turn white with red and pink highlights instead of grayish in color.
Shrimp cook best over high heat and indicate doneness when turning from gray to pink. You can also look for this visual cue – too loose of a “c” means they are undercooked and too tightly formed signals they are overcooked.
This recipe cooks best with fresh raw shrimp or frozen raw shrimp that has been thawed. Once thawed, you can easily toss onto the sheet pan and bake as directed. Using shrimp straight from the freezer can result in rubbery shrimp once cooked.
Shrimp can be the star of the show when it comes to entertaining. If serving as an appetizer, generally plan on 2-3 shrimp per person. Large shrimp weigh in anywhere from 30-35 shrimp per pound to help you plan accordingly.
Storage Instructions
Place leftover shrimp in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator. Remember to use the shrimp within 1-2 days for the best flavor and quality.
If you’re looking for longer-term storage, freezing the baked shrimp is a great option. After allowing the shrimp to cool, portion the shrimp into an airtight freezer-safe container or resealable plastic bag.
Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Label each container or bag with the contents and the freezing date, then place them in the freezer for around 2-3 months.
Reheating Cooked Shrimp
When you’re ready to use the frozen shrimp, there are safe thawing methods to ensure their quality. The best approach is to transfer the shrimp from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow them to thaw slowly overnight.
If you’re in a hurry, you can place the frozen shrimp in a sealed plastic bag and submerge the bag in cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until the shrimp are thawed. Remember that once the frozen baked shrimp are thawed, it’s recommended not to refreeze them.
Reheat thawed shrimp in a preheated oven until heated through for best results. You can also microwave; however, it will likely cause the shrimp to become rubbery.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- To prevent overcrowding the sheet pan, arrange the shrimp in a single layer instead of stacking the shrimp. To make clean-up even easier, line the tray with a sheet of foil or parchment paper before adding the shrimp.
- Baking shrimp is just one way to cook shrimp. It can also be sauteed, grilled, poached and broiled! Look at the recipes below to learn how to cook shrimp using a variety of cooking methods.
- Shrimp can sometimes be intimidating to try, especially if it is a new food. Want to know the secret to making shrimp taste really good? Add flavor! This garlic butter sauce is just one great option. You can also dip shrimp in cocktail sauce, Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce or stuff in a taco shell smothered in salsa or guacamole.
More Easy Shrimp Recipes
- How To Poach Shrimp
- Boiled Shrimp
- Shrimp Fajitas
- Air Fry Shrimp
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Shrimp Foil Packets in the Oven
- Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp tails off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prep the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry. Place onto the baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, add the garlic, and sprinkle with Old Bay. Using clean hands blend the seasonings into the shrimp.1 pound raw shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the butter and squeeze with lime juice. Stir until butter is melted.1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Serve. Serve seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with cilantro if desired.cilantro for garnish
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