Description
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp delivers a quick seafood sensation that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table. Crispy, garlicky, and loaded with cheesy goodness, this dish turns simple shrimp into a crowd-pleasing meal that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp
Seasonings and Flavors:
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix 1 lb shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until each shrimp is completely seasoned.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp across the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping or crowded.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and roast for exactly 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Check that your shrimp have turned opaque and look perfectly pink, indicating they are fully cooked through.
- Pull the baking sheet from the oven and immediately drizzle 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice over the hot shrimp.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley across the top for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and enjoy while they’re hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Check shrimp size for even cooking, as larger shrimp might need an extra minute or two in the oven.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure they roast instead of steam, which helps develop better flavor and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients like Parmesan cheese are certified gluten-free.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor, so skip pre-minced versions if possible and mince cloves just before preparing the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg