Baked Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic Sauce (Samak Bil-Limoun)
Samak Bil-Limoun is a delicious baked shrimp dish with a tangy lemon and garlic sauce, popular in Libyan cuisine. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and is easy to prepare for a special dinner or a family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the shrimp in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the baked shrimp before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Whisk
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Samak Bil-Limoun with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon and garlic sauce.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the shrimp before baking for a spicy kick.
Cost
$15