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Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp with Italian Herbs: A 15-Minute Dinner
Simple Lemon Herb Shrimp for Busy Weeknights
If you love shrimp and want dinner on the table fast, this recipe is a keeper. Juicy shrimp bake in a rich, lemony butter sauce with a sprinkle of Italian herbs for added flavor. It’s so simple, you can make it even on your busiest nights.
Why You’ll Love this Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp meal
- Pairs well with pasta, rice, or fresh bread
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Only four main ingredients
- Works for weeknights or dinner guests

This shrimp dish is fast, easy, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or when you need something impressive without the extra work.
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Easy Lemon Herb Shrimp with Butter
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
This 4-ingredient baked shrimp with butter, lemon, and Italian seasoning is a fast and delicious dinner idea.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 packet dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the butter in a baking dish and let it melt in the oven for a few minutes.
- Lay the lemon slices over the melted butter.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on top.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Serve hot with crusty bread, over pasta, or with a fresh salad.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Renee
Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp with Italian Herbs is proof that delicious meals don’t need to be complicated. Four main ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven are all it takes for tender, flavorful shrimp.

Baked Lemon Butter Shrimp with Italian Herbs is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy nights or last-minute dinners. Juicy shrimp bake in a rich lemon butter sauce with fragrant Italian herbs, creating a dish that is fresh, savory, and satisfying. With just four ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven, it delivers big flavor with almost no effort.
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