Description
This easy baked garlic parmesan shrimp recipe features juicy shrimp tossed in garlic butter and topped with a crispy Parmesan-panko crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw under cold running water and pat dry. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shrimp evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir in minced garlic. Pour garlic butter over shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley if desired. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan-panko mixture evenly over the shrimp. Use a spoon to nudge topping onto each shrimp.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and topping is golden brown. If topping isn’t browning, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top and sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry for best texture. Use fresh garlic and real Parmesan for maximum flavor. For gluten-free, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal. Watch closely if broiling to avoid burning the topping. Serve immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 oz (140 g) shrimp per serving
- Calories: 240
- Sodium: 710
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 30
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