Description
Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp delivers a quick seafood sensation that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your dinner table. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with garlic goodness, this dish turns ordinary weeknight cooking into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Whisk 4 tablespoons melted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the butter mixture, gently tossing until each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer across a clean baking dish to guarantee perfect roasting.
- Generously sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp, covering each piece with a delicate cheese blanket.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven, roasting for exactly 12-15 minutes until shrimp transform to a vibrant pink color.
- Remove the dish from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice from ½ a lemon across the shrimp.
- Scatter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp makes a huge difference, so choose large, deveined shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking by checking shrimp at 12 minutes – they should be just pink and slightly curled, not rubbery.
- For a lower-carb option, serve over zucchini noodles instead of pasta to keep the dish light and fresh.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes while keeping the garlic and paprika for robust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg