Old Bay Shrimp are tender and juicy with just the right amount of spice. Baked in the oven and with only 3 ingredients, these are better way to enjoy peel and eat shrimp!
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Thaw shrimp if frozen, pat dry with paper towels, and place in a large bowl.
Melt butter and whisk in old bay seasoning. Pour over the shrimp and toss to coat.
Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
Place shrimp in the oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove and serve with melted butter or cocktail sauce.
Notes
Frozen shrimp work great for this. I buy large bags when they go on sale and store in the freezer until ready to cook.
I like large shrimp for this but you can use any size shrimp you like. Just know that smaller or larger shrimp will require you to adjust the cook time.
If you don't want the spicy seasoning, try lemon pepper, a sprinkle of garlic powder, or simple salt and pepper.
You can certainly boil the shrimp like most do, but I find I prefer the oven to cook shrimp. Makes for easy clean up.