Easy Baked Jumbo Shrimp

2-1/4 pounds large raw shrimp
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 t. salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. chopped parsley
3 t. grated lemon peel
3 T. lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Shell the shrimp, devein, wash, and drain on a paper towel.

Melt the butter or margarine in a 13 x 9 x 2" baking dish. Add the salt, garlic, and half of the parsley. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake uncovered in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.

Turn the shrimp and sprinkle with the lemon peel, lemon juice, and remaining parsley. Bake 8-10 minutes more, or just until tender. Arrange on a heated platter. Pour the garlic butter over all. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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