Scampi A LA La Riviera

2 lbs. large raw shrimp
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
6 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
6 lemon wedges

Preheat oven to 400 deg F

Remove shells from shrimp, leaving shell on tail only. Devein and wash under running water; drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile melt butter in baking dish in oven; add salt, garlic, one tablespoon parsley and mix well. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.

Bake uncovered for five minutes; turn shrimp; sprinkle with lemon juice and paprika and add remaining parsley. Return to oven and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook.

Arrange shrimp on heating serving platter and pour garlic butter from pan over shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Serves 4-6

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