Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp for Effortless Dinner Delights

This Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Shrimp Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp, patted dry

For the Marinade

4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Alternatively use lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors
to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors

For the Topping

1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for melting

Equipment

baking sheet
Mixing Bowl
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Add your patted dry shrimp to the bowl with the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Spread the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the arranged shrimp.
Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Once baked, remove the Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp from the oven and let them rest for a minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality shrimp for the best flavor and remember to avoid overbaking for juicy texture.

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