Description
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.
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
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
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.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the shrimp.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the cheese is lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp bake.
Serve immediately with crusty bread or over cooked rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes