Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced & sliced for garnish)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). -
Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Stir until fully combined. -
Assemble in baking dish
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. -
Bake
Bake the shrimp uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. -
Garnish & serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Additional Notes
- Flavor Boost: Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the garlic-lemon butter sauce.
- Quick Tip: Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque when done.
- Optional Spice: Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
