If you’re looking for a quick seafood recipe that tastes like something straight from a restaurant kitchen, this garlic parmesan shrimp bake is about to become your new favorite. It’s buttery, garlicky, cheesy, and bursting with flavor — yet it comes together in just about 15 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Even better, the shrimp get tossed in a rich garlic butter mixture before baking, so every single bite is coated in flavor instead of just sitting underneath sauce.
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As it bakes, the parmesan melts, the garlic becomes fragrant, and the shrimp turn perfectly tender and juicy. The aroma alone will have everyone wandering into the kitchen asking what smells so good. Whether you serve it as an easy weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or over pasta or rice, this dish delivers big flavor with very little effort. And trust me — when you bring this to the table, it disappears fast because it’s absolutely RIDIC-ULICIOUS!
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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Bake
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Uses simple everyday ingredients
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or appetizers
- Naturally low carb + high protein
- Works as a main dish or party food
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
👩🍳 How to Make Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Bake
Step 1 — Preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease or line a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2 — Arrange Shrimp
Lay shrimp in a single layer so they roast instead of steam.
Step 3 — Make Garlic Butter Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- melted butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- parsley
Step 4 — Toss + Arrange
Add the shrimp to the bowl with the melted butter mixture and toss until evenly coated. Then spread the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
Step 5 — Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 6 — Optional Broil Finish
Broil 1 minute for golden cheesy edges.
🍽 Serving Ideas
This shrimp pairs beautifully with:
- pasta
- rice
- crusty bread
- salads
- tacos
Or simply serve it straight from the pan as an appetizer — it disappears fast!
🔁 Variations
- Creamy version: add ¼ cup heavy cream to sauce
- Spicy version: add cayenne or chili flakes
- Italian style: add Italian seasoning + mozzarella
- Lemon lovers: double lemon juice and zest
💡 Tips for Perfect Shrimp
- Use large or jumbo shrimp so they stay juicy
- Don’t overcook — shrimp cook fast
- Fresh parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded
- Pat shrimp dry before baking for better roasting
❓ FAQ
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes! Just thaw completely and pat dry before baking.
What size shrimp works best?
Large or jumbo shrimp roast best and stay tender.
Can I make this ahead?
You can prep the sauce and shrimp ahead, but bake right before serving for best texture.
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Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Bake (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease or line a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the garlic butter mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the baking sheet. Spread shrimp in a single layer on the pan.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan evenly over shrimp.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven and grate additional parmesan over top before serving.
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Notes
Notes
- Use large or jumbo shrimp so they stay juicy.
- Do not overcook — shrimp cook quickly.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded.