Roasted Shrimp with Mushroom and Garlic Butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Shrimp with Mushroom and Garlic Butter is an elegant seafood dish that combines succulent large shrimp with earthy mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce. Fresh thyme, lemon juice and white wine add brightness and depth to the dish, finished with a hint of red pepper flakes. Ready in just 35 minutes total, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions when something impressive is needed quickly.
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Ingredients
- 1½ poundslarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 12 ouncesmixed mushrooms(cremini, shiitake, and oyster, halved)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 59 mldry white wine
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they roast evenly and develop a nice golden exterior.
Tip: Dry shrimp will caramelize better than wet shrimp, enhancing the overall flavor.
- 2
Arrange the halved mushrooms on a large baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 8 minutes to begin softening them.
Tip: Starting the mushrooms slightly ahead gives them a head start and ensures they're tender by the end.
- 3
While mushrooms roast, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid browning.
Tip: Watch the garlic carefully to prevent it from burning, which would create a bitter taste.
- 4
Remove the garlic butter from heat. Stir in lemon juice, white wine, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
Tip: The residual heat will gently infuse the herbs into the butter mixture.
- 5
After 8 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and push mushrooms to the sides. Add the shrimp to the center of the sheet in a single layer.
Tip: Spacing the shrimp apart prevents steaming and allows them to roast properly.
- 6
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp and mushrooms, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Toss gently to combine.
Tip: Reserve a bit of the butter mixture to drizzle over the finished dish for extra flavor.
- 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and firm to the touch, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Shrimp cook quickly; overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery, so keep a close eye on them.
- 8
Remove from the oven and scatter fresh chopped parsley over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt and pepper.
Tip: Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish to complement the rich garlic butter.
- 9
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta to capture all the delicious pan juices.
Tip: Serving immediately preserves the tender texture of the shrimp and keeps everything hot and flavorful.
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