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.

Baked Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic Sauce (Samak Bil-Limoun)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the shrimp in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  5. 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