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    Baked Shrimp in Chermoula Marinade

    Published: Jan 10, 2019 · Modified: Mar 17, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Baked shrimp flavored with chermoula sauce is so delicious and easy to make. You can serve it with white or brown rice.

    Baked shrimp is one of the easiest recipes out there. Turn it into a delicious meal using Moroccan chermoula sauce and serve with dill rice.

    We make so many recipes using shrimp. From delicious garlic lemon shrimp to creamy shrimp pasta salad and lemon ginger shrimp orzo. I love how shrimp is so easy to flavor and can be served with so many different sides. Today's recipe is a Moroccan inspired baked shrimp flavored with chermoula sauce. It's easy and so delicious!

    Table Of Contents:
    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How long to bake shrimp in the oven
    • Serving suggestions
    • Can I bake frozen shrimp?
    • How to thaw frozen shrimp
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    This post is sponsored by Wild Garden. All opinions are mine. 

    About this recipe

    This baked shrimp recipe uses Moroccan Chermoula marinade  which is a flavor-infused North African herb sauce/marinade made with coriander, cilantro, red chili, and garlic with a hint of lemon. It's an easy recipe that requires minimal work resulting in maximum flavor.

    This is an easy recipe that comes together in no time and makes a perfect dinner for kids and adults. The subtle spicy flavor and all the herbs in chermoula sauce makes this dish unique and delicious.

    Baking shrimp is my favorite way to cook shrimp because it's so simple and easy to do. The shrimp won't overcook so it won't be rubbery at all. It absorbs all the flavors and seasoning and will taste amazing.

    Ingredients

    To make baked shrimp with chermoula sauce you need the following ingredients:

    • Shrimp: It's best to use raw, deveined and peeled shrimp. You can leave the tail on or take it off as well. It's best to always use frozen shrimp since the "fresh" ones at the supermarket are usually thawed from frozen and have been sitting in the case for quite some time.
    • Onion: A bed of sliced onion is perfect for this dish. You can use yellow or white onion.
    • Peppers: I love using mini sweet peppers for this recipe.
    • Chermoula sauce: this sauce gives so much flavor to the shrimps and onions. And since the sauce contains sunflower oil, there is no need to use any other oil.
    To make baked shrimp with chermoula sauce you need the following ingredients: Shrimp: It's best to use raw, deveined and peeled shrimp. You can leave the tail on or take it off as well. Onion: A bed of sliced onion is perfect for this dish. Peppers Chermoula sauce: this sauce gives so much flavor to the shrimps and onions. And since the sauce contains sunflower oil, there is no need for melted butter.

    Instructions

    • Pat dry the shrimp using paper towels and place them in a bowl.
    • Pour chermoula marinade over the shrimp and mix using a spoon. Cover and marinate for about 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 450F and thinly slice the onion. Coat the bottom of a cast iron skillet or a baking sheet with non stick spray and spread the onion slices. Place the shrimp and marinade in one single layer on the onions. Place some small peppers around the shrimp.
    • Bake marinated shrimp and vegetables in the oven for until shrimp is pink and onions are cooked. Turn on the broiler for about a minute to roast the peppers. Top the shrimp with some chopped parsley and serve.
    place the shrimp in a bowl.
    Add the chermoula sauce
    place the shrimp in the skillet with peppers.
    Bake in the oven.

    How long to bake shrimp in the oven

    Shrimp cooks pretty quickly, so at 450F it will bake in less than ten minutes. I like the onions and peppers to have a little bite to them but if you like them fully cooked, it's best to first bake the onion and peppers in the skillet for 10 minutes at 450F and then add the shrimp and bake for about 7-8 minutes.

    Shrimp cooks pretty quickly, so at 450F it will bake in less than ten minutes.

    Serving suggestions

    This baked shrimp dish comes with delicious onions and peppers and I think it pairs perfectly with Dill and Fava Bean Rice Pilaf, white rice or brown rice. This is actually a traditional Persian dish called Shivid Polo (Persian dill rice) and it's the best side dish for seafood because of its authentic and earthy flavors. The fava beans are a great addition to this simple yet tasty rice dish.

    This easy recipe with dill and fava bean rice is so quick and easy, yet it's packed with flavor thanks to chermoula marinade. You won't believe how something this tasty and delicious comes together in less than 45 minutes!

    Can I bake frozen shrimp?

    You always need to have fully thawed shrimp because it absorbs the marinade and cooks better. Frozen shrimp may not cook evenly or it might stay raw in the middle, so always cook with thawed shrimp.

    How to thaw frozen shrimp

    You can thaw frozen shrimp in the fridge overnight in an airtight container. You can also place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run cold water through it until fully thawed. Don't thaw shrimp in the microwave since it might cook accidentally.

    This baked shrimp dish comes with delicious onions and peppers and I think it pairs perfectly with Wild Garden Dill and Fava Bean Rice Pilaf.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Baked Shrimp in Chermoula Sauce

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Baked shrimp flavored with chermoula sauce is so delicious and easy to make. You can serve it with white or brown rice.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    marination 30 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Moroccan, Persian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 606 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 jumbo Shrimp Thawed
    • 1 pack Wild Garden Chermoula Sauce
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 6 small yellow peppers
    • 2 packs Wild Gardeb Dill and Fava Bean Rice

    Instructions
     

    • Pat dry the shrimp using paper towels. 
    • In a mixing bowl, mix the shrimp with chermoula sauce and cover with a plastic wrap. Refrigerate and marinade for 30 minutes. 
    • Meanwhile, preheat the oven for 450F. Coat the bottom of a cast iron skillet or or baking sheet with non stick spray. 
    • Spread the onion slices in the pan and top with marinated shrimp and chermoula sauce. 
    • Place the peppers in the pan around the shrimp. 
    • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until shrimp is pink and onions are almost cooked. 
    • Broil for one minute to roast the peppers. 
    • Serve with dill and fava bean rice. 

    Notes

    • Always use thawed shrimp. To thaw frozen shrimp, place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run cold water through it until fully thawed. Do not microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 126gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 332mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Vicky

      April 23, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always up for a new recipe that includes shrimp. This one looks really good!

      Reply
    2. Adrianne

      April 23, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      This shrimp is amazing !! Flavour packed and something different. I love the unique combination of ingredients and it ticks all of my boxes.

      Reply
    3. Patty at Spoonabilities

      April 23, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      What an amazing shrimp recipe. I'm always looking for a new twist and this is it!!

      Reply
    4. SHANIKA

      April 23, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This baked shrimp looks so good! I love anything made in a skillet and this dish is so easy to make!

      Reply
    5. Ana F.

      April 23, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      The flavors are amazing and I love that is baked! Somehow I always end up overcooking them on the stove so this recipe is perfect. I look forward to making it again!

      Reply
    6. Marjory

      February 14, 2019 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I love how quick and easy it is to make shrimp! The sauce is divine and great change of pace from lemon and garlic (I've had lots of that lately!)

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        February 15, 2019 at 6:46 am

        I agree Marjory! This chermoula sauce is so good!

        Reply
    7. ju

      February 14, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      My family LOVES shrimp and I'm always looking for more ways to make it! Love this!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        February 14, 2019 at 10:23 am

        The Chermoula marinade really makes it tasty!

        Reply

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