Description
Succulent garlic parmesan shrimp bakes quickly with zesty Mediterranean flavors. Crisp breadcrumbs and golden cheese create an irresistible seafood dish that brings Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
- Shrimp Preparation: Pat shrimp dry and arrange in a single, uniform layer across the prepared dish.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk melted butter with minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this aromatic mixture evenly over the shrimp, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crispy Topping: Combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and olive oil until achieving a crumbly consistency. Sprinkle this golden mixture generously across the shrimp.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until shrimp turn pink, become opaque, and develop a crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Serving: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges to enhance the dish’s bright, zesty profile.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat shrimp completely dry to prevent steaming and ensure a crispy golden crust during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor cooking time closely – 12-15 minutes prevents overcooking, which turns shrimp rubbery and tough.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Seasoning Balance: Use fresh garlic for more robust flavor and avoid pre-minced versions that lack intensity and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg