This easy baked colossal shrimp recipe comes together in only 25 minutes total with a homemade seasoning blend, garlic, and butter for perfectly juicy shrimp.
Why this recipe works
Colossal shrimp are incredibly easy to make and great for entertaining guests using only a handful of ingredients. A homemade blend of shrimp seasoning lends extra flavor to these meaty, plump shrimp along with butter and garlic. You really can’t go wrong here!
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
SHRIMP – This recipe calls for colossal shrimp, with the shell on. You can use jumbo shrimp such as Black Tiger shrimp, just cut the time down to 8-10 minutes.
SEASONING – We are using our homemade shrimp seasoning which adds tons of flavor. However, you can substitute with store-bought seasoning or your favorite blend.
How to Make Colossal Shrimp
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- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine shrimp seasoning and olive oil.
- In another small bowl, combine butter and garlic.
- Gently separate the shrimp meat from its shell without detaching the shell.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the shrimp meat. Return meat to the shell. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Brush the butter mixture over the entire shrimp. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Place all prepared shrimp onto wire rack over baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Colossal shrimp are best enjoyed right away, but you can keep any leftovers you have in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat colossal shrimp in the oven set to 300F. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in a single layer and cover with aluminum foil. Bake until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Don’t leave them in for too long or you might overcook them!
Most colossal shrimp you will find will be frozen, so it’s perfectly fine to use frozen shrimp – however, you definitely want to let them thaw before you begin. That way the seasoning rub won’t slide right off when baking.
Serving Suggestions
Colossal shrimp are an excellent appetizer, but they are meaty enough to be a main course as well served with Cajun rice, buttered rice, or rice pilaf. You can easily bake vegetables such as bell peppers or onions on the same pan as the colossal shrimp. Enjoy warm.
Ingredients
- 6 colossal shrimp shell on
- 2 Tablespoons shrimp seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter well softened
Things You’ll Need
- Baking sheet
- Wire cooling rack
- Mixing bowls
Before You Begin
- This recipe calls for colossal shrimp, with the shell on. You can use jumbo shrimp such as Black Tiger shrimp, just cut the time down to 8-10 minutes.
- Most colossal shrimp you will find will be frozen, so it’s perfectly fine to use frozen shrimp – however, you definitely want to let them thaw before you begin. That way the seasoning rub won’t slide right off when baking.
- We are using our homemade shrimp seasoning which adds tons of flavor. However, you can substitute with store-bought seasoning or your favorite blend.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine shrimp seasoning and olive oil.
- In another small bowl, combine butter and garlic.
- Gently separate the shrimp meat from its shell without detaching the shell.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the shrimp meat. Return meat to the shell. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Brush the butter mixture over the entire shrimp. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Place all prepared shrimp onto wire rack over baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
