Description
Shrimp Oreganata is a classic Italian-American baked seafood dish that features large shrimp topped with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture infused with garlic, lemon, parsley, oregano, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe bakes the shrimp until tender and the topping is golden and crispy, making for an irresistible main course perfect for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
Breadcrumb Mixture
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish with tails curled and facing up.
- Sauté Garlic: In a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Make Breadcrumb Mixture: In a bowl, combine the seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, sautéed garlic with its olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Top Shrimp: Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each shrimp, gently pressing it so it adheres to the shrimp.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the breadcrumb-topped shrimp to help with browning.
- Bake: Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the topping turns golden brown.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, broil the shrimp for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top to add brightness and acidity.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or a crisp green salad to complete the meal.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute seasoned Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can prepare the breadcrumb topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use, making this recipe convenient for busy days.
