Easy Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
This dish is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnishing Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium-sized baking dish, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix the ingredients.
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into the baking dish. Toss them in the garlic butter mixture until they are well coated.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp.
Cooking
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. You can customize the recipe with different cheeses or add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.