Juicy, garlicky shrimp with a crispy parmesan finish
If you’re looking for a fast yet flavorful dinner, this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp is a true weeknight hero. 🦐✨ Juicy shrimp are tossed in garlic butter, coated with parmesan and breadcrumbs, then roasted until golden and crispy. It’s ready in just 20 minutes but feels like something you’d order at a fancy seafood restaurant. Serve it as an appetizer, over pasta, or with a fresh green salad for a meal that’s both impressive and effortless. Perfect for busy nights, holiday entertaining, or whenever you want something delicious on the table fast!
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients List
- 1 ½ lbs large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Small whisk or fork
- Tongs
- Microplane or fine grater (for parmesan)
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a mixing bowl.
- Make garlic butter: Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Pour over shrimp, tossing to coat.
- Mix topping: In another bowl, stir together parmesan, panko, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle parmesan-panko mixture evenly on top.
- Roast: Bake for 8–10 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and topping is golden brown. 🧄🧀✨
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy hot with pasta, salad, or crusty bread!
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp: They cook quickly—remove as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Make it keto-friendly: Skip breadcrumbs and use extra parmesan for a low-carb crust.
- Serving idea: Toss shrimp over linguine with olive oil and spinach for a restaurant-style meal.
- Appetizer twist: Serve on skewers with dipping sauce for party-ready bites.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 recipe | 280 | 29g | 6g | 15g | 0g | 1g |