Garlic Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)

4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 lemon (juiced & sliced for garnish)

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

 

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

Set oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

Assemble in Baking Dish:

Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.

Pour the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake:

Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.

Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Pro Tip:

Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up that buttery garlic goodness!

Light, flavorful, and irresistibly buttery—this shrimp dish is a total weeknight winner!