Description

Baked Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dinner recipe featuring juicy shrimp baked in garlic butter, seasoned with paprika, and finished with lemon and parsley. It’s perfect for busy nights and versatile enough to pair with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.