Oven Baked Shrimp Simple (Printer-Friendly)
Tender shrimp baked with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a quick, savory dish.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 200°C and position the rack in the middle.
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Place shrimp in a large bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
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Spread shrimp in a single layer in a 23x33 cm casserole dish or baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until shrimp are white, pink, and opaque.
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Serve immediately, optionally garnished with lemon wedges.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Monitor shrimp closely as they cook quickly and can become rubbery if overcooked.
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Shrimp coated in olive oil do not require lining the baking sheet.
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Customize flavours with preferred seasonings such as garlic powder or chilli flakes.
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If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are completely thawed and patted dry before baking.
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Cooked shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.