Buttered Italian Shrimp Recipe | Miss Information (2024)

March 7, 2017
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Buttered Italian Shrimp is an easy to make, delicious, quick weeknight meal. It also makes a great appetizer for parties. It’s made with only 4 ingredients, and the whole family loves it.

Shrimp is one of those dishes that often goes overlooked by home cooks, but it is a simple and often elegant meal that will impress guests and family alike. It’s also a relatively inexpensive protein. You can easily get cleaned, fresh and uncooked shrimp at the grocery store these days. With 4 simple ingredients you probably have in your fridge and pantry right now, you really should try this recipe at least once!

I gave this recipe to my friend Melanie over at The Painted Chandelier, and she has made it quite a few times for her house of boys. She loves it, mainly because it’s so easy to make, and it’s something different than their typical weeknight meals. Italian Shrimpis one of the best andeasiestshrimprecipes I have ever made, or eaten!

There is just nothing better than a recipe with few ingredients that can work for a weeknight dinner or as a fancy appetizer for parties. Your guests will never know how simple this was to make. Slightly tangy, full of decadent butter and lemon – it’s just perfection. Just add some cute toothpicks from the party store, serve on a beautiful bed of greens, and you’re set.

Serve the buttered Italian shrimp with a crusty baguette for dipping, anda side salad.

I promise you will not bedisappointed! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Enjoy.

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Buttered Italian Shrimp

Author: Kelley @ Miss Information Blog

Ingredient List

1 1/2 lbs of uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
2 Lemons
1 1/2 Sticks of Butter
1 package of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix

Directions

Line a cookie sheet with tin foil.
Melt the butter in your microwave or on your stove top and pour onto the cookie sheet.
Slice lemons and dot across your cookie sheet in the butter. Toss Shrimp in the Dressing Mix and put onto the cookie sheet. You do not need to toss into the butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 Minutes.

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Silly question - do you make the dressing packet or are the shrimp tossed into the dry mix? Gonna try this tomorrow.
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1. Toss it in the dry mix
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I made this tonight, but didn't have the Italian dressing so I subbed ranch mix, and oh my it was so delicious, everyone loved it. Thank you for posting
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Has anyone made this without the lemons? The family doesn't like anything that has lemons or lemon flavor?
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Is it possible to use frozen cooked shrimp? That's all I have right now and want to use those!
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1. I'm sure it would work fine if the directions say you can put it in the oven frozen and cook to thaw. You can put the seasoning and butter on while it's frozen then bake it in the oven to thaw.
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I prepared this recipe last night for dinner. It was incredible! A lady shared it with me at the grocery store, and WOW am I glad she did!! I used frozen peeled shrimp with tails on and removed the tails after they were thawed. I found the shrimp to be perfectly seasoned!! It tasted like shrimp scampi without all the fuss. Thanks for the easy recipe! I look forward to making other dishes from your website...
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1. Thanks Ligia! So glad you liked it and I look forward to hearing from you again!
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I prepared this recipe for dinner this evening. It was easy, and the shrimp were very moist. My husband loved it, but I was a bit disappointed that they were not more flavorful. Once the shrimp were peeled, they were a bit bland. Maybe my taste buds are off today. Will make it again just to see.
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How are the shrimp prepared? Are they raw, preboiled? Tried this with raw shrimp..taste was excellent, but very labor intense removing the shells
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1. I usually do it with the shells on then cook, peel, and eat
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Do you peel shrimp or leave shells on?
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1. No I leave the shells on thanks for asking!
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Are the shrimp peeled? I can't tell by the picture. Thanks
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1. No I make them with the shells on but I'm sure you could try it peeled.
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I'm embarrassed to ask, but....is this fresh shrimp OR already cooked frozen shrimp? I don't eat a lot of shrimp, so I'm never really sure what kind to use.Thank you for your help in advance!
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1. Don't be embarrassed, it's fresh or you can use uncooked frozen thawed out!
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What kind of shrimp do you suggest using?
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1. Medium 25 count are the best
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I lived in Louisiana and this was a go to recipe for 30 years. Right down to the loaf of French bread for dipping...
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1. It is so good, but anything from Louisiana usually is!
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Just stopping by to thank you for sharing this on Marvelous Mondays! :)
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These are just amazing...can't wait to try these. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe on Southern Sundays. Hope to see you again this weekend.
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This looked so good! I didn't have any shrimp but when I got home I defrosted a package of chicken tenders. I fixed them exactly the same way and they were wonderful! One of the comments I had read was to try it with chicken. My husband gobbled it up! Yummy! Next I will try the shrimp!
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Great quick trick using the salad dressing mix.
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I love shrimp. I've made a few recipes with shrimp recently. Your recipe looks delicious. I will definitely have to try this. I'd love for you to share this on my Marvelous Mondays party. <a href="http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-6_5.htmlhttp://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-monda... />Also, I'm your newest GFC follower. I'd love for you to check out my blog and follow back. :)Julie www.jamscorner.com
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These look SO good! I am definitely going to making this this week :) Thanks for linking up!
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I've made this recipe for a few years now. We call it beach Shrimp. We use a bottle of Kraft Zesty Italian instead of the mix. It is so yummy. We've served it over rice, noodles or with just italian bread.
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1. Make it too greasy using bottled dressing and the butter.
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  1. Yes the packet is best to use
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This sounds delish! I have to try it one night. Thanks for sharing at our Pinteresting Party
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This sounds delish! I have to try it one night. Thanks for sharing at our Pinteresting Party.
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Hi, I am now following your great blog.I found it via Simple Living with Diane Balch. I linked in a salad I made using asparagus and bacon. Cheers.
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That looks so good! And you know what, I don't think I ever baked shrimp before! I'll have to try this! Found you via Shine on Fridays, now following :)
Jessica
http://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/
P.S. I'm hosting a hop this weekend too and would love it if you stopped by!
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That looks so good! And you know what, I don't think I ever baked shrimp before! I'll have to try this! Found you via Shine on Fridays, now following :)Jessicahttp://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/P.S. I'm hosting a hop this weekend too and would love it if you stopped by!
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I LOVE me some shrimp, and this looks amazing! I am definitely trying it. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.Racheladventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
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Those look like the shrimp I've had at nice restaurants! I'd never considered the addition of the Italian Seasoning, but that would be really good. Thanks for linking!
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YUM!!! When can I come over for supper Kelley??Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!
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Thanks for stopping in it is amazing how easy and good it is
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You won't be disappointed I promise
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Lol well now you know what to make for dinner
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Lol thanks
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Me too, I had pinned it once and someone gave her attitude about not linking to a site but she didn't have a blog so she couldnt I pinned that so when I made it I could give her credit but it is gone
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I've been trying to find the original source, but from what you say, that might be impossible. At any rate, this recipe is SO good...hate to not be able to give the original pinner credit!
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1. Me too, I had pinned it once and someone gave her attitude about not linking to a site but she didn't have a blog so she couldnt I pinned that so when I made it I could give her credit but it is gone
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I was hoping I could pick a few off the screen, but couldn't! It does look so yummy! Great photo! So glad you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – your creativity helped make the party a success!
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1. Lol thanks
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This looks just fantastic. Great picture. I cannot wait to try your recipe. Come over and visit us. We would love to have you.
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This looks just fantastic. Great picture. I cannot wait to try your recipe. Come over and visit us. We would love to have you.
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Wow, that looks incredibly yummy! My husband won't eat shrimp but I don't see why I couldn't do it with chicken for him. Never thought about using the dressing mix before like that!
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1. Funny I was thinking the same thing let me know if you try it
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Wow, that looks incredibly yummy! My husband won't eat shrimp but I don't see why I couldn't do it with chicken for him. Never thought about using the dressing mix before like that!
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1. Funny I was thinking the same thing let me know if you try it
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Simply mouth watering shrimp. Please show us more pictures! Thanks for making me hungry even though I just ate lunch. And i'm glad I stumbled on your blog from the tutorial tuesday hop! -Milynn www.Love-and-Whimsy.blogspot.com
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1. Lol well now you know what to make for dinner
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Oh man this looks AMAZING!!! Must try this once I dig up some shrimp thanks!
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1. You won't be disappointed I promise
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Oh man this looks AMAZING!!! Must try this once I dig up some shrimp thanks!
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Oh my goodness - I need me some yummy shrimp. This looks amazing! Visiting from NiftyThriftySunday :)
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1. Thanks for stopping in it is amazing how easy and good it is
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Oh my goodness - I need me some yummy shrimp. This looks amazing! Visiting from NiftyThriftySunday :)
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This looks delicious. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it athttp://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.htmlIt is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.Debi BolocofskyAdorned From Above www.adornedfromabove.com
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That shrimp looks amazing! I found you through the GFC Blog Hop! New Follower! Stop by and follow back! Simone@ busyasahoneybee.blogspot.com
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