Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of tender shrimp baked to perfection with a garlicky Parmesan breadcrumb topping. This easy-to-make dish is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Toss Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange Shrimp: Place shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning; sprinkle over shrimp.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp is cooked and topping is golden.
- Broil: Optional – broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or salad.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or skip them and increase Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
