Description

Plump shrimp baked in a garlicky lemon–olive oil bath with Italian herbs, finished with a Parmesan–panko crunch and fresh parsley. Juicy, golden, and ready in 20 minutes—perfect as a main, pasta toss, or appetizer.

Ingredients

1½ lb large raw shrimp (16/20 count), peeled & deveined

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or more olive oil)

3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced

Zest of 1 lemon

2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus wedges

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

¾–1 tsp kosher salt, to taste

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp dry white wine (optional)

½ cup panko or Italian breadcrumbs

¼ cup finely grated Parmesan

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more to serve)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat shrimp dry.
In a bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon zest & juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and wine (if using).
Toss shrimp in mixture and spread in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish or ovenproof skillet. Pour extra marinade on top.
Mix panko, Parmesan, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over shrimp.
Bake 8–10 minutes until shrimp are opaque and curl into a loose “C” (120–125°F / 49–52°C).
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for golden topping.
Scatter parsley, squeeze extra lemon, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

For sheet-pan style, add asparagus, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes—start them 5 minutes before shrimp.

Skip crumbs for a lighter dish; add capers for briny flavor.

Use Calabrian chili paste instead of flakes for a smoky kick.

Dairy-free: use all olive oil and skip Parmesan.

For pasta: underbake shrimp by 1 minute, then toss with 8 oz spaghetti and a splash of pasta water.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes (+1–2 min broil, optional)
Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
Method: Bake + Broil
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (main portion)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 215mg