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Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Succulent shrimp baked with garlic, butter, and Parmesan, topped with herbs and fresh lemon for a savory finish.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 60 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 40 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a suitable baking dish.
  2. Arrange shrimp in a single, even layer in the prepared baking dish without overlapping.
  3. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika; mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over shrimp, then season with salt and black pepper to preference.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

To avoid tough shrimp, do not overbake; remove from oven as soon as they turn pink and firm.

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