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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Plump jumbo shrimp heavily coated in a rich mixture of melted butter, fresh minced garlic, and parmesan cheese, roasted to golden-brown perfection in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
Garlic Parmesan Coating
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.5 tsp paprika optional
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Thoroughly pat the peeled shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks properly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, grated parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add the dried shrimp to the bowl and toss well until every piece is evenly coated in the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Spread the coated shrimp in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Scrape any remaining butter/cheese from the bowl over the shrimp.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled, and the cheese is golden and melted.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the shrimp during the last 2 minutes of roasting. They cook extremely fast and can turn rubbery if left in the oven for too long.