Description
This flavor-packed shrimp dish is roasted to perfection with garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It’s crispy, juicy, and takes just 15 minutes from start to finish! Serve it as a main course over pasta or rice, or enjoy it as an appetizer with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange & Roast: Spread shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 8-10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Serving Ideas: Serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles for a full meal.
- Make it crispy: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a golden, crispy top.
- Lighter option: Swap butter for olive oil to reduce saturated fat.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg