Saucy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large Gulf shrimp (Cleaned and deveined; remove the legs but leave the shells on; butterfly along the back without cutting completely through.)
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (Softened; microwave for about 30 seconds until very soft and spreadable but not completely melted.)
• 6 garlic (Cloves, minced.)
• 1 fresh parsley (Small handful, chopped, plus more for garnish; reserve some for finishing.)
• salt (To taste; season generously.)
• black pepper (To taste; season generously.)
• paprika (To taste; season generously.)
• Old Bay seasoning (To taste; season generously.)
• cayenne pepper (To taste; use a little for heat.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. 2

   Clean and devein the shrimp, removing the legs while leaving the shells on. Using a sharp knife, butterfly each shrimp along the back, opening it without cutting completely through.

3. 3

   Microwave the softened butter for about 30 seconds, just until it is very soft and spreadable but not completely melted.

4. 4

   Stir the minced garlic and chopped parsley into the softened butter to make a garlic-herb butter paste.

5. 5

   Season the butter mixture generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and a little cayenne pepper for heat. Reserve some chopped parsley for garnish.

6. 6

   Arrange the butterflied shrimp in a cast-iron skillet with the cut sides facing up.

7. 7

   Spread a generous amount of the garlic-parsley butter inside each butterflied shrimp, working it into the crevices.

8. 8

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.

9. 9

   Finish with the reserved fresh parsley. Spoon the garlicky melted butter from the bottom of the skillet over the shrimp.

10. 10

    Serve immediately while hot and buttery, with white rice or crusty bread if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact amount for the parsley or seasonings; adjust them to taste. Shrimp are served in their shells. Serve with white rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• baked
• garlic butter
• under 30 minutes
• American
• high-protein