Baked Shrimp, New Orleans Style

• 2 lbs. of large shrimp, raw with shell on
• 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 T. of paprika
• 2 t. coarse ground black pepper
• 1/8 t. cayenne
• 1/2 t. salt
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice

• Preheat oven to 450°
• Put the shrimp in a large baking pan and spread out evenly
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
• Pour the mixture over the shrimp and bake for about 10-12 minutes, stirring a few times during the baking process.
• Serve with lots of hot french bread to soak up the butter and juices