Description
Crispy Baked Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a crunchy, flavorful topping. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Breadcrumb Mixture:
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Serve:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil and lemon juice, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously over the top of each shrimp, lightly pressing to adhere. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the topping is golden and crispy.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
- This recipe works great as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
