Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat shrimp dry and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over shrimp.
- In another bowl, combine panko and parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over shrimp.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and topping is golden and crispy.
- Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- Add Old Bay seasoning or cayenne for extra spice.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or basil in the breadcrumb topping for more flavor.
- Swap panko with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a low-carb version.
- For extra richness, drizzle garlic butter over shrimp after baking.
- Reheat in the oven to keep topping crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
