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Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Delicious Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 294

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds raw shrimp, thawed 26/30 count
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 whole lemon zest
  • 0.5 whole lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Thaw the shrimp under cold water, if needed, and ensure the veins are removed. Rinse the shrimp and wash your hands well.
  3. Place the grated Parmesan on a dinner plate and add the garlic powder and paprika.
  4. Rinse the lemon, cut it in half, and zest one half. Add the zest to the cheese mixture.
  5. Rinse and chop the parsley, then add it to the cheese mixture. Toss to blend.
  6. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup.
  7. Set up an assembly line with shrimp, butter, cheese mixture, and sheet pan.
  8. Dunk shrimp in melted butter and dredge in the cheese mixture, coating both sides. Place on the sheet pan.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.
  10. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38gFat: 14g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and can be customized with different ingredients like scallops or herbs.

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