Description
A quick and savory 15-minute meal featuring succulent shrimp roasted with garlic, herbs, and melted Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish.
Step 3: In a bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Step 4: Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
Step 5: Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are not overlapping on the sheet for the best texture. Use fresh Parmesan for better melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
