Description
Enjoy the savory taste of Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp, featuring tender shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with crispy Parmesan. This quick and easy dish is perfect for any occasion, delivering impressive flavor in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the shrimp mixture evenly across a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over the shrimp.
- Roast the shrimp in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until pink and opaque, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are completely thawed before starting the recipe.
- Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes to your taste preference.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating Italian herbs or lemon zest into the butter mixture.
- You can prepare the shrimp and garlic butter mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before roasting.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes