Description
Garlic parmesan roasted shrimp promises a Mediterranean-inspired seafood delight with crisp, golden edges. Italian herbs and zesty garlic elevate succulent shrimp, creating a quick dinner you will savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring even roasting temperature.
- Sheet Setup: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, creating a convenient non-stick surface for easy cooking and cleanup.
- Shrimp Preparation: Meticulously blot shrimp with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, promoting optimal caramelization and preventing unwanted steaming during roasting.
- Seasoning Blend: Arrange shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer, then drizzle with olive oil, ensuring uniform coating; sprinkle minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese across the surface, distributing aromatic ingredients evenly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Flavor Enhancement: Delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing the dish’s taste profile and complementing the natural sweetness of the shrimp.
- Roasting Process: Slide the prepared baking sheet into the preheated oven, roasting for 6-8 minutes until shrimp transform to an opaque, light pink hue with delicate golden-brown edges.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately remove from oven and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant visual and herbaceous note before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space shrimp individually on the baking sheet to ensure crispy, evenly roasted edges and prevent steaming.
- Master Moisture Control: Thoroughly dry shrimp with paper towels to achieve perfect caramelization and avoid rubbery texture.
- Watch Cooking Time Closely: Roast for exactly 6-8 minutes; shrimp cook rapidly and can become tough if overcooked, so monitor carefully.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Sprinkle Parmesan evenly and close to the end of cooking to create a crispy, golden-brown crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg