Description
Crispy magic baked shrimp brings seaside flavors straight to kitchen tables with irresistible golden perfection. Delicate seafood meets crunchy coating, promising a delightful meal that catches hungry hearts from first savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white wine
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal cooking.
- Create a flavor base in baking dish by melting butter and gently swirling white wine for a rich foundation.
- Marinate shrimp directly in butter mixture, infusing with bright lemon juice and aromatic minced garlic to enhance seafood’s natural sweetness.
- Craft crispy topping by blending panko breadcrumbs with finely grated Parmesan cheese, creating a textural contrast.
- Arrange marinated shrimp in single layer across baking dish, ensuring even spacing for consistent cooking.
- Generously scatter seasoned breadcrumb mixture over shrimp, covering surface completely for maximum crunch.
- Slide dish into preheated oven, roasting for 10-12 minutes until shrimp transform to vibrant pink and topping achieves golden-brown perfection.
- Transfer immediately to serving platter, accompanying with fluffy rice, delicate pasta, or rustic crusty bread to soak up delectable pan juices.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are patted completely dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breadcrumbs.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for best texture and most impressive presentation, avoiding small shrimp that might overcook quickly.
- Try gluten-free panko or almond flour for a low-carb alternative to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor complexity and aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg