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Italian Shrimp Bake

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by: Joanna Cismaru
08.19.19
Updated: 10.03.20

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This Italian Shrimp Bake with Pasta couldn’t get any easier and could be on your table in as little as 20 minutes! I’m talking succulent buttery shrimp in a savory lemon butter sauce served over a bed of pasta. Perfect with some crusty bread for dunking in that yummy sauce!

overhead of a plate of fettuccine topped with shrimp and parsley

I love to share recipes with you guys that are not only packed full of drool worthy flavor, but also as quick and easy to make as possible! And let me tell you, this recipe ticks all those boxes. All you need is to whisk all the sauce ingredients together, toss the shrimp in it, bake it, just like that you’ve got the perfect lemony buttery sauce. All you need is some pasta!

The key to this dish really is the baking aspect. We’re going to bake our plump little shrimp in lots of butter, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. They’ll soak up all that sauce, but don’t get rid of it – we’re going to spoon the rest of it over some perfectly twirl-able pasta.

Yes, I served this over fettuccine but you could have this with some salad, make it a warm salad, pour this sauce over some kale and you’ve got yourself a super yummy lunch. The shrimp is so delicious and melts in your mouth, honestly you only need a small portion of this and you’ll be truly satisfied.

overhead of a casserole dish filled with italian shrimp bake in sauce

Ingredients

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Butter – Unsalted as we want to control the sodium content of our dish.
  • Lemon juice – We want it fresh as fresh is best! The juice from approximately 1 lemon.
  • Seasoning – Italian seasoning and Italian dressing mix, about 1 package worth.
  • Shrimp – Large shrimp deveined with shells removed.
  • Pasta – We want something twirl-able and slurp-able, spaghetti or fettuccine.
  • Parsley – Fresh chopped up fine.

How To Make Italian Shrimp Bake

  1. Preheat oven: To 350 F degrees.
  2. Form the sauce: In a baking dish, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and Italian Dressing Mix. Add shrimp and stir well to make sure the shrimp is fully coated.
  3. Cook the dish: Bake for about 15 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.
  4. Finish the dish: Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package instructions. Serve the shrimp and the buttery sauce over the pasta and garnish with parsley.
a plate of fettuccine topped with italian shrimp bake and parsley

Leftovers

Store this pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 4-5 days, which makes it perfect for your weekly meal-prep!

Freezing

In an airtight container, this pasta will last 3-6 months in your freezer. I would freeze this in individual servings so that it will be easier to thaw. You can thaw this in the microwave, or covered in the oven at 350 F until the pasta is heated through.

If you reheat in the oven, the pasta will absorb some of the sauce. Keeping it covered will help it from getting dry.

a fork twirling fettuccine on a plate with shrimp and parsley

More Delicious Shrimp Recipes To Try:

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Italian Shrimp Bake with Pasta

4.68 from 25 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 20 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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This Italian Shrimp Bake with Pasta couldn't get any easier and could be on your table in as little as 20 minutes! I'm talking succulent buttery shrimp in a savory lemon butter sauce served over a bed of pasta. Perfect with some crusty bread for dunking in that yummy sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 oz Italian Dressing Mix 1 pkg (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 lb large shrimp uncooked, shells removed
  • 12 oz dry pasta such as spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a baking dish, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and Italian Dressing Mix.
  • Add shrimp and stir well to make sure the shrimp is fully coated.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Serve the shrimp and the buttery sauce over the pasta and garnish with parsley.

Video

Recipe Notes

If you cannot find Italian seasoning and Italian Dressing Mix, here are the recipes.
Italian Seasoning Recipe:
2 tbsp dried basil
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp dried savory
2 tbsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp dried cilantro
1 tbsp dried marjoram
Whisk all the ingredients together and use 1 tbsp of this in the recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Italian Dressing Mix Recipe:
1 tbsp garlic salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp salt
Whisk all the ingredients together, and use 1 oz of this in the recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 655kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 68g (23%)Protein: 35g (70%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Cholesterol: 347mg (116%)Sodium: 1633mg (71%)Potassium: 296mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 810IU (16%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 209mg (21%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:Italian
Keyword:italian food, pasta, shrimp bake
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  1. Susan Becker says

    August 8, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    HI Jo,
    Once again you have come to my rescue. My 8 year old grandson wanted shrimp so I tried this recipe. He liked it but mostly my husband and I really lOVED it. What a great easy way to cook shrimp–bake it. I used half butter and half olive oil. Used a Pensey buttermilk dressing mix as it was in my cupboard. All turned out so delicious. Thank you JO

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      August 9, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you for the sweet review 😊

      Reply
  2. Lexy C. says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    I hope you can answer my question. Is there any chance you can tell me the brand name of the packaged dressing mix called for in the recipe. I’m confused as to what to buy. I will make this asap with your help.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      August 21, 2019 at 10:15 am

      For sure! Whenever you see an ingredient underlined in the recipe card, that means we’ve linked the exact product to Amazon and you can click on it. Click here for the dressing mix link!

      Reply
  3. Jeanne C says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    So quick, so easy, so delicious! My new go-to recipe when I need to whip up supper in under 30 minutes, will also be great for easy summer entertaining!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 20, 2019 at 11:37 am

      Absolutely! So glad you like this!

      Reply
  4. Marlo says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Hi there-I’m doing a Whole 30 and looking to modify this recipe. Could I replace the butter with either ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      August 20, 2019 at 10:27 am

      Yes either will work!

      Reply
  5. Sandy says

    April 11, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    I am going to make this tonight. I think will love it! Thank you and nice job…

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      April 11, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      Let me know!!

      Reply
  6. angela says

    December 26, 2018 at 9:35 am

    I made this. Family loved, loved, loved it. I added a little flour to the butter mixture to thicken it up just a little so the sauce would cling to the pasta. It was sooo good. I love your recipies Jo.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 26, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks, Angela!!

      Reply
  7. Angela C. says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and my family loved it!! Doubled the recipe which was a tad too much lemon for me but I’ll know better for next time. Mixed with whole wheat pasta and broccoli on the side, delicious! Super easy and quick too!!

    Reply
  8. Sandra says

    April 10, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was just as easy as you said and so very delicious! I’m not big on leftovers but I can’t wait until tomorrow so I can eat this again! I’ll be wanting the shrimp with other things though. Do you know the calorie amount in the shrimp without the pasta? Also thanks for including nutrition in your recipes.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      April 11, 2018 at 8:29 am

      Not sure off hand, and it would depend on shrimp size and all that. You can find lots of calorie calculators online that could help you..

      Reply
  9. Val says

    October 25, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Hi Jo. How many tablespoons or teaspoons would there be in an ounce of the dressing mix. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 26, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Val,
      It’s about 2 tbsp of the dressing mix in an ounce. Let me know how you like this.

      Reply
  10. Karen says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:27 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and only changed the type of pasta to angel hair…it got the seal of approval from my son and husband! Your photography is what usually sells me 🙂

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Glad you liked this, Karen!

      Reply
  11. Cathy says

    August 29, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    Bought your book, love your site. Made this dish adding Gobbs of garlic, peppers, scallions. Fantastic. You r 1 good cook lady.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 29, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you Cathy! 🙂

      Reply

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