Description
A refined dish featuring roasted shrimp with a glossy, golden finish, enhanced by garlic, butter, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (about 700 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zest and juice separated
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon zest for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange a rimmed baking sheet with foil or oil.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest.
- Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 6–8 minutes until shrimp are opaque with golden edges.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice to form a glossy sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the sauce.
- Finish with parsley, remaining lemon zest, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry for better browning and use fresh Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg