Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake is a rich, flavorful, and easy-to-make seafood dish. Succulent shrimp are baked in a buttery garlic sauce with a cheesy topping, making it the perfect dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with crusty bread or over pasta for a mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Shrimp – Place the shrimp in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce – In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Coat the Shrimp – Pour the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are well coated.
- Add Cheese – Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake – Place the dish in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve – Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp (thawed) works well too.
- Add a squeeze of extra lemon juice before serving for a tangy kick.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
