Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp — quick enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for guests.
🧄 Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 8–10 minutes
- Total: ~20 minutes
🍤 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (Panko works great)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the dish.
- Make the garlic butter mixture:
In a bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Add topping:
Stir in Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and parsley. - Coat shrimp:
Spoon the mixture evenly over the shrimp. - Bake for 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and the topping is golden.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness (watch carefully).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Over pasta or zucchini noodles
- With crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter
- Alongside rice or roasted vegetables
- As an appetizer with toothpicks
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they cook fast!
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy version, a keto/low-carb version, or an air fryer version.
