If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful dish that’s bursting with garlic and cheesy goodness, this Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp is it! Juicy shrimp are coated in a buttery garlic sauce, topped with Parmesan, and baked to perfection. It’s easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough to impress guests. Perfect on its own or served over pasta, rice, or with warm, crusty bread!
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika (optional for color)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the dish.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the shrimp.
Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the shrimp.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Optional broil: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Note:
For best results, use fresh, large shrimp — they hold up better in the oven and soak in more of the buttery garlic flavor. If using frozen shrimp, make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture. You can also swap Parmesan for Pecorino Romano if you want a sharper kick!
