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Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp

Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp: A Quick, Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp recipe combines aromatic garlic with rich Parmesan for a quick and flavorful dinner that impresses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with melted butter
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh
For the Heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, can use cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed and thoroughly dried shrimp with garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon zest.
  3. Transfer the shrimp to a greased baking dish, spreading them in a single layer.
  4. Bake the shrimp for 8-10 minutes until they turn opaque and curl slightly.
  5. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add fresh herbs or adjust red pepper flakes for personalized heat levels.

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