Perfect for a weeknight dinner, holiday appetizer, or a fancy seafood meal, this dish is incredibly easy to make while delivering bold, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Extra grated parmesan
Crusty bread, pasta, or rice
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2. Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
Spread the shrimp out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Add Parmesan & Roast
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp.
Roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Garnish & Serve
Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parmesan.
Notes
How to Serve Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
As an Appetizer: Serve on a platter with cocktail forks.
Over Pasta: Toss with fettuccine or spaghetti for a quick garlic parmesan shrimp pasta.
With Rice or Quinoa: Pair with grains for a simple, satisfying meal.
With Crusty Bread: Perfect for soaking up the garlicky butter sauce.
