Crispy Baked Shrimp

Juicy, delicious shrimp dinner with a delightful crunch that comes together from start to finish in just 25 minutes. Savory, garlicky, lemony, buttery, and a bit spicy – all these beautiful flavors you'll get in just a pan!

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 261kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Shrimp

4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
⅓ cup (80ml) chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon (8g) garlic, minced
1 teaspoon (4g) salt-free Creole seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 pounds (900g) extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
Salt to taste
2-3 tablespoons (8-12g) fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for garnish

Topping

⅓ cup (17g) Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons (10g) grated parmesan cheese
1-2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃.
Microwave butter, chicken stock, garlic, and Creole seasoning for about 30 seconds or until butter melts, followed by lemon juice. Alternately, add ingredients in a small skillet, cook over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds until butter melts, then add lemon juice. Set aside.
Add shrimp to a large bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper. Pour in the butter mixture and thoroughly mix.
Place seasoned shrimp in a single layer in a shallow 9"x13" baking dish or 12-inch cast iron skillet.
Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter, and evenly spread on shrimp for an extra tasty topping.
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Increase the oven setting to broil, then broil the shrimp for 1-2 minutes or until the crumbs brown slightly.
Remove, and garnish with lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

While I suggest using fresh shrimp, frozen ones are also okay! However, thaw them completely so you can drain off excess water before baking.
Shrimp cooks fast, so don't get distracted. Rubbery shrimp isn't good.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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