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The Easiest Way To Cook Shrimp!

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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.

Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe | The easiest way to cook shrimp!

Alright, after talking last week about how to bake chicken, pork and steak in the oven, we’re moving on in our series this week to the world of baked seafood and tofu. Beginning today with what is quite possibly the easiest recipe in the world…

…baked shrimp. 

A few weeks ago on Instagram, I shared a quick tutorial in my stories about how to cook shrimp in the oven. And tons of you reported back that you gave it a try for yourselves and couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was. Which is precisely why I’m such a big fan of this method!

Baking (or technically, broiling) shrimp is by far the easiest and quickest and most reliable way I know to cook shrimp. An entire batch can be ready to go in less than 10 minutes from start to finish. The shrimp are always perfectly cooked, with a bit of crisp on the outside, yet still nice and tender inside. You can use this method to make a small or huge batch of shrimp. And — as has been the case with all of the proteins in this series — this method is totally versatile when it comes to flavor, so you can can add in whatever seasonings or marinades you prefer.

Trust me. If you love shrimp, you’ve gotta give this one a try.

HOW TO COOK SHRIMP IN THE OVEN | 1-MINUTE VIDEO

Raw Shrimp Prep | Baked Shrimp Recipe

Baked Shrimp Ingredients:

To make this baked shrimp recipe, you will need:

  • Raw shrimp: Ideally large or extra-large shrimp, de-veined and peeled (tails on or off). If you have purchased frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Oil: Whatever your preferred high-heat cooking oil may be. I like to use avocado oil for this recipe.
  • Seasonings: I usually just use a generous sprinkle of Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper. But feel free to add in whatever other dry seasonings you prefer.

Oven Broiled Shrimp | The easiest method for how to cook shrimp!

How To Cook Shrimp In The Oven:

To bake shrimp in the oven, simply:

  1. Pat the shrimp dry. Blot with some paper towels to remove any excess moisture, especially if your shrimp were frozen and have just been thawed.
  2. Toss with oil. Toss with oil until the shrimp are evenly coated, either in a mixing bowl or just directly on the baking sheet.
  3. Arrange on the baking sheet. It’s essential that the shrimp are in an even layer (no overlapping) for even cooking.
  4. Season. I typically just sprinkle my shrimp with Kosher salt and lots of freshly-cracked black pepper (plus maybe a bit of garlic powder). But feel free to add any other dry seasonings that you might prefer.
  5. Broil. Then, just pop the baking sheet into the oven and broil for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are a bright reddish-pink. Keep a really close eye on the shrimp to be sure that they do not over- or under-cook. Also, no need to flip the shrimp halfway through, since they cook so quickly. Plus, the bottom of the pan gets nice and hot too, so the underside of the shrimp will also be nicely cooked.
  6. Serve. As soon as the shrimp are ready to go, remove the baking sheet from the oven, transfer the shrimp to a serving dish right away (or incorporate into whatever shrimp recipe you may be making), and serve warm. Voila!

Oven Roasted Shrimp Recipe | The easiest method for how to cook shrimp!

Shrimp Seasonings:

Again, I typically just use lots of salt and pepper (plus maybe a good sprinkle of garlic powder), as mentioned in the baked shrimp recipe below. But if you’d like to mix things up, feel free to sprinkle on any of your favorite dry seasoning mixes, such as:

Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon

Side Dish Ideas:

Looking for some side dishes to serve with this shrimp recipe? Here are a few of my faves:

More Baked Protein Tutorials:

Be sure to check out our other baked protein tutorials here on the blog too!

Enjoy, everyone!

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Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe

The Easiest Way To Cook Shrimp! (Baked Shrimp)

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 4 -6 servings 1x

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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.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the broiler on your oven.  Arrange the baking rack about 5 inches away from the top heating element.
  2. Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl, and pat dry with paper towels.  Add oil and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  3. 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.
  4. Broil for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are bright reddish-pink and opaque.  Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
  5. Serve warm.  Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Oven Baked Shrimp Recipe | The easiest method for how to cook shrimp!

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36 comments on “The Easiest Way To Cook Shrimp!”

  1. Hi Ali,

    Okay, this is a serious game changer! Pinning this and I’ll be making it alllll the time. This is such a great tip! Also followed you on Insta so I don’t miss these kind of tips in the future :). Anything that allows me to eat more shrimp in a super easy way is for me, lol. Thanks!

  2. what a great technique, I always boil them into tasteless oblivion, sheet pan with crispy exterior and fun seasonings are much better, thank you for another great recipe

  3. Worked like a charm! This is totally going to be how I cook shrimp from now on.






  4. I will be making this with the chimichurri sauce! I am making this for friends and I hope they love it!

  5. Thanks for sharing! I love this.

  6. My broiler has a hi/lo option. Which do you recommend using and for how long?

  7. Hi Ali, I couldn’t find the pre-heat and baking temperature for the shrimp in your recipe. Wonder if I have missed it somewhere. Love to try it!
    Thank you!!

    Jo

    • I’m here 2 years later and this comment still doesn’t have a response. That’s too bad, I was wondering the exact same thing :/

    • From my experience, a Low Broil is more akin to grilling where a High Broil is more like searing (as one would do in a hot pan)…Start the broiler on High while preparing the shrimp and maintain that setting for the 2-3minutes as described. A Low Broil will work also, just takes more time and more likely to overcook. Every oven is different however, so maybe run an experiment with a single shrimp before trying with a whole batch! Hope this helps.

    • Broil

    • There should be a broil setting on your stove. If not, go as high as your oven can. 450-500

    • Broiled
      Not baked

    • For those who asked for the temperature, this is not a baked recipe but a broiled one. You should see an option to broil on your stove, maybe with options of Low and High. While baking normally utilizes the burners at the bottom of your stove, the broiler sits at the top, making food crispy and slightly brown. Therefore you don’t need to set a temperature as your oven has preset temperatures for broiling. Also, keep an eye on your shrimp! In as little as 10 seconds over you could burn and ruin your dinner. Hope this helps!

  8. This is my go-to recipe for shrimp now! Super easy, and so delish. Thanks so much for sharing this. ?






  9. I had one of my rare seafood cravings and figured I’d give this a shot! I pretty much subsist on chicken roasted in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper, so this was perfectly in line with my preferences. Man was this easy! Rinsing and drying the shrimp was the hardest part. I wasn’t sure if the shrimp was cooked all the way, so I ended up putting it in for an extra 30 seconds. (I’m not used to the broiler, so I was terrified. lol) The shrimp turned out great in the end. Thank you! I’ll probably revisit this in 3-4 months when I have a hankering for seafood again.






  10. This worked really well for me! Maybe it was my oven but it did take 3 minutes or so to get them fully done. But loved the method! Really simple.






  11. Looks sooo yummy!! What pan do you use to broil in? I always worry about this and have never actually broiled! Haha

    • IT STATES ON THE RECIPE A COOKIE PAN.
      TRYING TONIGHT. I’M DOING LEMON, CILANTRO, CURRY. CORRIANDOR, AND CUMIN!

  12. So fast & easy, but so yummy I’d make it even if it wasn’t. I followed your instructions & seasoned to my taste, adding in garlic & onion powders to the fresh salt & pepper, but that was it. Preheated the broiler and 2 minutes later – voila! – a pound of delicious & versatile shrimp. Thanks for this one.






  13. Made this tonight and LOVED it!! Easiest way I’ve ever cooked shrimp and loved the roasted texture of the shrimp.






  14. Omg I did this recipe while I was getting ready for work this morning it was so fast and so good. I’m so happy I found it online. Thank you






  15. Absolutely hands down the best shrimp recipe ever!!!!! So easy and so yummy !!!!!






  16. Great recipe! I had frozen shrimp and no clue how to cook it (the bag didn’t give instructions.) this was a huge help.

    I seasoned mine with paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, and lemon juice. It did take an extra minute to cook all the way, but came out super tasty in the end.






  17. It says baked but these are broiled…

    • The instructions are pretty clear. If it’s in the oven it’s considered baked, even if you use the broiler

  18. I haven’t tried it yet but i am brand new to cooking with shrimp (my dad is allergic and my husband is cautious with seafood but gosh darn it i would love to try it) and i have a frozen cooked shrimp waiting for me in my freezer. can i do this with pre-cooked shrimp with just a shorter time in the oven?

  19. Love this recipe so easy, quick and super delicious!
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  20. Thank you so much for this method. I could not conquer shrimp for the longest. This came out perfect!!!!

  21. Tried this recipe for the first time. Only had olive oil on hand. Seasoned with Hidden Valley Ranch package, spicy. Wonderful…






  22. So delicious .






  23. Delicious!!!!!!






  24. Wonderful!!






  25. This has been my go-to recipe for shrimp since first discovering it about 7 months ago? GREAT, anyway you wish to use it. Chilled shrimp cocktail, Compechana, gently heated in garlic butter, cajun seasoned, mexican seasoned, in tacos, enchiladas, on pizza, in a Poor Boy, in Bun Thit Nuoang, in cold spring rolls, you name it. What a versatile shrimp recipe. LOVE IT!!!






  26. I am ashamed that I have never reviewed this recipe, and yet I have lost it, looked it up, and used it probably 10 times already! It is my GO TO recipe for cooking shrimp. Better than boiling, grilling, sauteing, it rocks! Great with any dipping sauce, served hot or cold. Tomorrow I am serving it tossed in Cajun butter and keeping my grill open for teryaki steaks and Jamaican chicken. I know everyone will RAVE about the shrimp though, because it comes out PERFECTLY every single time!!! Thank you so much!






  27. I tried this and it worked out great. Shrimp not tough and not over or undercooked. 2.3 minutes in my broiler. I also appreciate that your offer links to side dishes.






  28. Well, that was easy and delicious! Took 3 minutes in my oven, I sprinkled on some farlic powder and lemon pepper (which contained salt). Don’t know that I’ll ever steam shrimp again. :)