Description
Golden, crispy-topped Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp with tender, juicy seafood under a buttery garlic-Parmesan crust, finished with fresh lemon for a bright, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer and spoon the topping mixture over each shrimp.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until shrimp are pink and the topping is golden.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp just before serving.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and presentation.
- Grate your own Parmesan for maximum flavor.
- Pat shrimp dry before topping to help the mixture adhere.
- Do not overbake to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, parmesan shrimp, baked shrimp recipe, easy seafood dinner, quick shrimp dish