Description
Indulge in the magic of crispy baked shrimp with this easy-to-follow recipe. These succulent shrimp are coated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan breadcrumbs, resulting in a perfectly crispy and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish. Arrange shrimp in a single layer.
- Mix Butter Mixture: Combine melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over shrimp.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Mix panko, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle over shrimp, pressing lightly.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and topping is golden. Broil for extra crispiness.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Works well with scallops or white fish. Serve over rice, pasta, or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
