Description
This **Garlic Parmesan Shrimp** is the ultimate quick and flavorful dinner! Juicy shrimp are tossed with garlic, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and crispy. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect simple shrimp dinner for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw or precooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley or lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Season shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil (or butter), garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix coating: In another bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and paprika.
- Assemble: Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan mixture over the top.
- Bake: Bake raw shrimp for 10–12 minutes, or precooked shrimp for 5–7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Finish & serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for best crispiness.
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for a meaty bite.
- For a lemony twist, add zest and juice to the garlic mixture.
- Precooked shrimp need less time in the oven to avoid overcooking.
- Pairs well with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 shrimp
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Shrimp, Baked Shrimp Recipe, Easy Shrimp Dinner, Shrimp Recipes Oven, Lemon Parmesan Shrimp