Description
This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dish combining tender shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce and a crispy Parmesan topping. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and ready in just 20 minutes, providing a deliciously savory meal that’s both impressive and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the shrimp perfectly.
- Season Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, tossing well to coat each piece evenly.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and blended, creating a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Pour the warm garlic butter mixture over the seasoned shrimp and gently toss to ensure the shrimp are coated thoroughly with the flavorful sauce.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated shrimp evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer to promote even roasting.
- Roast Shrimp: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the shrimp from the oven, immediately sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before roasting.
- If you prefer a lower fat option, substitute olive oil for butter.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta to make it a complete meal.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; they cook quickly when roasted.
- Make sure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen.
