Description
Juicy baked garlic Parmesan shrimp tossed in butter, garlic, and herbs, then baked until tender and topped with melted Parmesan for an easy, flavorful dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish
- 2. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish
- 3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning
- 4. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp and toss gently to coat
- 5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp
- 6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through
- 7. Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden cheesy top
- 8. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp, patted dry
- Do not overbake to keep shrimp tender
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: baked garlic shrimp, parmesan shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, baked shrimp