Description
Succulent garlic parmesan roasted shrimp brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table. Garlicky, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, this dish delivers restaurant-quality seafood you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan
Marinade:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped flat Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a spacious container, whisk together aromatic olive oil, minced garlic, selected herbs, and vibrant lemon zest to create a fragrant marinade.
- Gently immerse fresh shrimp into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal and refrigerate for 1-3 hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Heat oven to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet or ceramic dish for roasting.
- Remove marinated shrimp from refrigerator and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese, tossing to distribute evenly.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking surface, avoiding overcrowding to ensure proper caramelization.
- Roast for approximately 8 minutes, watching carefully until shrimp transform to a vibrant pink and become firm to the touch.
- Remove from oven and enhance with a delicate drizzle of extra olive oil and a scatter of freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm, capturing the succulent texture and rich, layered seasonings.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking: Watch shrimp closely during roasting, as they can quickly turn rubbery and tough if left in the oven too long.
- Maximize Flavor: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a more intense and authentic taste compared to pre-packaged options.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to create a dairy-free version or use gluten-free breadcrumbs for added texture and crunch.
- Quick Meal Prep: Marinate shrimp in the morning for a speedy dinner solution, reducing evening cooking time and enhancing flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg