Description
This Crispy Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce recipe features juicy jumbo prawns baked to perfection with a crunchy panko and parmesan topping. The shrimp are tossed in a lemony garlic butter sauce and baked with a reduced white wine butter base, creating a rich, flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick, elegant meal. Topped with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, this recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 500g / 1 lb jumbo prawns/shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (or substitute with chicken broth)
- 75g / 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Crunchy Topping
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
- Finely chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 220°C / 430°F, suitable for all oven types, to ensure it’s hot enough for baking and broiling.
- Reduce Wine Butter: Pour the white wine and half of the melted butter into a 9 x 13 inch (22 x 33 cm) baking pan. Place the pan in the oven for 10 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce slightly, intensifying the flavors.
- Toss Shrimp: In a bowl, mix the prawns with the remaining melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The butter may harden during this process; this is normal and won’t affect the flavor.
- Prepare Topping: Combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and olive oil in a separate bowl to create the crunchy topping.
- Arrange Shrimp: Carefully remove the baking pan from the oven. Place the tossed prawns into the pan in a single but snug layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Crunchy Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the prepared crunchy topping evenly over the prawns and bake in the oven for 12 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and the topping is golden.
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch your oven to the broiler or grill setting on high. Broil the dish for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a nicely browned, crispy top without burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread to enjoy the rich sauce.
Notes
- Note 1: Jumbo prawns or shrimp should be peeled and deveined for the best texture and flavor.
- Note 2: Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crispier topping than regular breadcrumbs.
- Note 3: When using a glass baking dish, be cautious as it retains heat differently; reduce oven temperature slightly if needed to prevent burning.
- Using chicken broth instead of dry white wine is a suitable substitution for a non-alcoholic version while maintaining rich flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon butter sauce.
