Here’s a quick, flavorful recipe for Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp—juicy, buttery, and ready in minutes 🍤🧄🧀
🍤 Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towel
2. Season
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika
- Toss shrimp in the mixture
- Add Parmesan and mix lightly
3. Roast
- Spread shrimp in a single layer on a baking tray
- Roast for 8–10 minutes until pink and cooked through
4. Finish
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Over pasta or rice
- With garlic bread
- As a side to grilled vegetables
- In wraps or salads
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook very fast
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor
- Add extra garlic for a stronger taste
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top
✨ Variation
- Creamy version: Add a splash of cream after roasting
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
- Lemon butter: Increase lemon juice and butter for a tangy finish
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style garlic butter shrimp with creamy sauce—perfect with pasta 🍝🍤
