Baked Shrimp
Tender, flavorful shrimp baked with garlic, butter, and herbs for a quick and delicious seafood dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the shrimp to maintain tenderness.