Description
Delight your taste buds with these succulent Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp, a perfect blend of flavors that make a quick and easy seafood dish. Juicy shrimp coated in a garlic and Parmesan mixture, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side salad.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before baking.
- You can also broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
