🛒 Ingredients
•1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tail-on or off)
•4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
•½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
•½ tsp paprika
•1 tsp Italian seasoning
•2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
•2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
•Salt & black pepper, to taste
•½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch, optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare Butter Mixture – In a small saucepan, melt butter, then stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let it cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
3️⃣ Coat the Shrimp – In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic butter mixture until well coated.
4️⃣ Assemble – Spread the shrimp in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese (and panko breadcrumbs if using) evenly on top.
5️⃣ Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
🔖 Notes & Tips
✅ Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen (thawed) shrimp works too.
✅ Serve over pasta or rice to make it a full meal.
✅ For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
✅ Leftovers? Store in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently in the oven.
This garlicky, cheesy, buttery shrimp is a total crowd-pleaser! 🦐🧄 Tag a seafood lover who needs this in their life! ❤️