Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce
A quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring juicy shrimp baked in a rich lemon butter sauce, topped with crispy Parmesan-panko crumbs. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt for the topping
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and toss in the butter mixture to coat.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish (9x13-inch).
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and olive oil until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the breadcrumb topping is golden. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve immediately, spooning the lemon butter sauce from the dish over the shrimp.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon butter sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal