Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake
A delicious and easy garlic butter shrimp bake featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
Lightly grease a baking dish with the olive oil.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Pour any remaining garlic butter mixture over the shrimp.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as crusty bread or steamed vegetables.