Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Shrimp (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)

3 tablespoons butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Prepare the sauce:

In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.

Add the shrimp:

Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.

Bake:

Spread the shrimp in a single layer and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.