New Orleans-Style Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh shrimp, unpeeled jumbo size (not frozen!!, fresh is best!)
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Set the shrimp aside. (Keep cold, over ice).
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the lemon juice, shallots/green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. Brush the shrimp with the butter mixture. Sprinkle with the paprika. Broil 6 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with the butter mixture. Serve immediately. Offer the butter mixture left in the cooking pan as a dip/sauce for the shrimp.