Description
This garlic-and-Parmesan shrimp cooks quickly and is perfect for a special weeknight dinner. Roasted in lemony garlic butter, these shrimp are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl.
- Melt butter, add garlic, then whisk in Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and arrange shrimp in a single layer. Pour any extra sauce on top.
- Roast for 8–10 minutes, checking at 8. Shrimp are done when opaque, pink, slightly firm, and curled into a loose “C.”
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery. Use fresh-grated Parmesan for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian