One-Pan Garlic Butter Beer Shrimp Bake

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One-Pan Garlic Butter Beer Shrimp Bake

The ultimate One-Pan Garlic Butter Beer Shrimp Bake is an easy seafood dinner loaded with juicy shrimp, rich garlic butter, and delicious savory flavor. Everything comes together in one baking dish, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful homemade meal without a lot of cleanup.

The shrimp bake quickly in a buttery garlic sauce, creating a simple and satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Lightly grease a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, beer, lemon juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Stir well to combine.

3. Add the Shrimp

Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Pour the garlic butter beer mixture evenly over the shrimp, making sure they are well coated.

4. Bake

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 8–12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.

Avoid overbaking so the shrimp stay tender and juicy.

5. Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite side dish.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp

This easy shrimp bake pairs perfectly with:

  • Crusty garlic bread
  • Steamed rice
  • Buttered pasta
  • Roasted potatoes
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Fresh green salad

Tips for the Best Shrimp Bake

Use large shrimp: Larger shrimp are less likely to overcook and stay juicy during baking.

Don’t overbake: Shrimp cook quickly. Take them out as soon as they turn pink and opaque.

Use fresh garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the butter sauce its best flavor.

Add lemon at the end: A squeeze of fresh lemon balances the rich garlic butter sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This One-Pan Garlic Butter Beer Shrimp Bake is quick, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Since everything cooks in one pan, cleanup is minimal while the shrimp soak up all the delicious garlic butter and savory flavors.

It’s an excellent option for a simple weeknight seafood dinner, a casual weekend meal, or whenever you’re craving juicy baked shrimp with plenty of garlic butter flavor.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Oven Bake