Description
A family favorite dish featuring shrimp roasted with garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese, creating a rich, flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with minced garlic, melted butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the shrimp on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan, giving it a good toss to coat.
- Return the shrimp to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Let the shrimp marinate with garlic and butter before baking for enhanced flavor. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, parmesan, delicious, easy recipe, family favorite