Description
Succulent Baked Shrimp Parmesan combines tender seafood with rich Italian cheese and herbs. Crispy breadcrumb coating and golden parmesan create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp (26–30 count, deveined with tails off)
- 1.5 cups (340 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups (340 ml) marinara sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and thoroughly dry shrimp with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Arrangement: Lightly oil a baking sheet and spread shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer, ensuring optimal heat distribution.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over shrimp, then top each piece with a layer of marinara sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
- Cheese Coverage: Uniformly distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the shrimp, creating a complete and rich cheese blanket.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle a delicate stream of olive oil over the prepared dish to promote golden-brown caramelization and depth of taste.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, monitoring shrimp for perfect doneness and translucent white coloration.
- Broiling Finish: Activate broiler and carefully watch as the cheese transforms into a golden, slightly crispy topping within 1-3 minutes.
- Presentation: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and aromatic finish.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate immediately alongside complementary sides like pasta, steamed rice, or crusty bread, with a crisp green salad.
Notes
- Pat Shrimp Dry: Removing excess moisture ensures crispy, perfectly cooked shrimp without watery texture.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Keep shrimp in a single layer to prevent steaming and promote even browning and crispy edges.
- Monitor Baking Time: Shrimp cook quickly and can become tough if overdone; watch carefully to prevent rubbery texture.
- Broiling Technique: Brief broiling creates a golden, crispy cheese topping that elevates the entire dish’s flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg