Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake
A delicious and easy garlic butter shrimp bake featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.
- 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 paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in a 9×9 inch baking dish.
Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat all shrimp.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp.
Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the top for a mild kick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.