Description
Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp topped with a buttery garlic sauce and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Baked to perfection, this recipe offers a deliciously easy meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange and Season Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Season the shrimp evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic. Drizzle this fragrant garlic butter mixture evenly over the arranged shrimp to infuse them with rich flavor.
- Prepare and Add Topping: In another bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the shrimp to create a crunchy, cheesy crust.
- Bake Shrimp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Squeezing fresh lemon juice over each portion adds a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh parsley for the best flavor, but dried parsley can be substituted in a pinch.
- Adjust baking time depending on shrimp size to avoid overcooking, which can make shrimp rubbery.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed almonds.
