Description
Succulent baked garlic parmesan shrimp delivers Mediterranean coastal flavors in one elegant dish. Crisp breadcrumbs and rich parmesan cheese create a golden crust you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Shrimp Preparation: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the aromatic mixture evenly over the shrimp, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Crispy Topping Creation: Combine grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and a touch of olive oil until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this golden coating generously over the seasoned shrimp.
- Baking Process: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the shrimp turn pink and the topping develops a golden-brown crust.
- Final Presentation: Remove the baked shrimp from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to prevent sogginess and ensure crispy, golden exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use instant-read thermometer to check shrimp doneness; they’re perfectly cooked when pink and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Space shrimp individually on baking sheet to allow even heat circulation and prevent steaming instead of baking.
- Breadcrumb Brilliance: Lightly toast panko breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crunch and deeper golden color on the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg