Description
Indulge in the savory delights of Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp, a succulent dish bursting with flavors of garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp in the mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish. Mix Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- For extra richness, drizzle with additional melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
