Description
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the richness of butter, garlic, and Parmesan with tender shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp and toss again to ensure even coating.
- Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a crispy topping, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes after roasting.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg