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Baked Shrimp

Shrimp baked in garlicky lemon butter is a fast, cozy main with a little heat and plenty of parsley-flecked pan sauce.

Dinner · 7 ingredients

Baked Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp,
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic )
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes, )
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the shrimp in a baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan set over low heat. Add the garlic and let it cook for 30 seconds. If you prefer, put the butter and garlic in a small microwave-safe dish and melt them together in the microwave. Stir the lemon into the butter mixture.
  3. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss the shrimp to coat and spread them out in an even layer.
  4. Bake until the shrimp are cooked through, pink and opaque, about 9 – 13 minutes. Scatter the parsley over the top and serve warm, with the sauce spooned over the shrimp.
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