Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
2
servings
4 tbsp

unsalted butter

4 tbsp

olive oil

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 tbsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

2 unit

large shrimp

peeled and deveined

4 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 450F.

Step 2
~2 min

Combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small casserole dish.

Step 3
~2 min

Bake until the butter is melted and bubbling, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the shrimp to the butter mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 5
~2 min

Bake for 5 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir the mixture once more.

Step 7
~2 min

Bake until the shrimp are just opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 8
~2 min

Garnish with the scallions and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can prep ingredients ahead of time, but bake just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of rice or pasta.

Serve as an appetizer with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood appetizer or main course.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weeknight meal
Holiday appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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