Description
Golden Oven-Baked Crispy Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a golden, seasoned crust that’s baked to perfection — all the crunch of fried shrimp with none of the grease.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil (or butter), garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, and a pinch more salt and pepper.
- Press each shrimp into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated and place on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and coating is golden and crisp.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Swap Parmesan for Asiago for a richer flavor.
- For a lighter version, omit cheese and use herbed panko with lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
