Description
Delicious roasted garlic butter shrimp with Parmesan cheese and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
- Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Sprinkle paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the shrimp. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.
- Gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring that every shrimp is coated in cheese.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure there’s space between each piece for even cooking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg