Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish that marries the tangy zest of lemon and garlic with a crunchy Parmesan topping. This easy-to-make recipe transforms juicy jumbo shrimp into an elegant meal suitable for any occasion, from casual family dinners to impressive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup dry apple vinegar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- Juice from one lemon
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, apple vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk well.
- Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and melted butter; stir until well mixed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle breadcrumb topping over each shrimp.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, lightly toast the panko breadcrumbs before mixing them with cheese. Feel free to spice things up by adding cayenne pepper or paprika to the breadcrumb topping for an added kick.