5th Step – While the shrimp are baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
6th Step – Once melted, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper to the butter. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
7th Step – Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the prepared lemon butter sauce generously over the shrimp.
8th Step – Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp before serving.
The magic of this dish lies in the combination of tender, baked shrimp infused with garlic, paprika, and oregano flavors, complemented by the zesty lemon butter sauce. The buttery richness of the sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that is simply irresistible
