Shrimp Bake
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1.5 lbs Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on for flavor!) 🍤
- ½ cup Butter, melted 🧈
- 4–6 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped 🌿
- 1 tsp Lemon juice 🍋
- ½ tsp Paprika (for that beautiful golden color!) 🎨
- Salt & Red pepper flakes to taste 🧂🌶️
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F and grab a rimmed baking sheet or a large foil pan as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈
- Season the Shrimp: Arrange your cleaned shrimp in a single layer in the pan. 🍤📐
- The Garlic Butter Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. 🥣🌪️🧄
- Toss to Coat: Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and toss gently until every shrimp is perfectly coated in that liquid gold! 🥄🤤✨
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the shrimp are opaque and pink. Be careful not to overcook—you want them tender and juicy! ⏲️📈🔥
- The Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with plenty of fresh chopped parsley for a bright, vibrant finish! 🌿✨🧤
- Serve: Ladle the shrimp and all that delicious extra garlic butter sauce into bowls and enjoy immediately while steaming hot! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Extra Flavor” Secret: Don’t let that leftover garlic butter at the bottom of the pan go to waste! It’s perfect for dipping crusty bread or drizzling over rice. 🥖🛡️💎
- The “Perfect Texture” Hack: Make sure your shrimp are completely dry before tossing them in the butter; this helps the seasoning stick better and prevents them from steaming too much in the oven! 🌬️🎯✨
