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!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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)
- ⅓ cup (17g) Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (10g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add shrimp to a large bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper. Pour in the butter mixture and thoroughly mix.
- 4
Place seasoned shrimp in a single layer in a shallow 9"x13" baking dish or 12-inch cast iron skillet.
- 5
Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter, and evenly spread on shrimp for an extra tasty topping.
- 6
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- 7
Increase the oven setting to broil, then broil the shrimp for 1-2 minutes or until the crumbs brown slightly.
- 8
Remove, and garnish with lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve immediately.