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    Home » Main Dishes » Fish/Shellfish

    Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter

    Published: Oct 12, 2016 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter is delicious and gluten free! It's based off of the most popular recipe on Cooking with Mamma C!

    close-up of Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter on a plateI have to thank Cooking with Mamma C readers for suggesting a shrimp version of my wildly popular Lemon Parmesan Cod with Garlic Butter.

    Because this Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter's got it going on. I could eat this every day. (And I did, for three days, as I tested and tweaked.)

    plate of Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter, plate of baguetteI was intrigued by the shrimp idea. It sounded good, but would baked Parmesan shrimp with garlic butter work?

    How long would I need to cook it? At what temperature? Would the garlic-Parmesan coating have the same texture as in the other dishes?

    I headed into my kitchen to find out. I was a bit surprised by the results.

    The first time I made the shrimp, I coated them really well with the cheese mixture, even patting each one to ensure the Parmesan would stay on. But, I found the cheese a bit overpowering and quite melty. The shrimp lacked that lightly crisp coating I love in the chicken and cod dishes. 

    2. Next, I decided to go less heavy-handed with the cheese coating, plus let the shrimp bake a little longer at 350 degrees F. It only took 10 minutes for the shrimp to cook, but this time the cheese wasn't runny. It didn't quite get crispy, but it came together in a nice coating that adheres to the shrimp and imparts great complimentary flavor.

    plate of Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter over rice3. I experimented with one more thing (nerd alert!) I wanted to figure out the best way to add the right amount of Parmesan mixture. Would it be better to just dip the shrimp in melted butter and then sprinkle the cheese on top? Or is dredging in the cheese the way to go?

    As you can see from the photo below, the shrimp on the far left look white on the bottom, because they weren't dredged, just dipped in butter and sprinkled on top with cheese. The two shrimp in the center of the plate were lightly dredged.

    Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter on a plate with lemon wedge And the verdict is...dip the shrimp in melted butter, then lightly dredge them in the Parmesan, coating both sides. Delizioso!

    I served the shrimp over rice (a nice gluten-free option) but if gluten isn't an issue, don't forget to dip some crusty bread in that garlic butter from the baking pan. Yum!

    I hope you guys enjoy this Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter. Let me know if you try it!

    More shellfish recipes to try 

    • Shrimp Stew with Bacon
    • Jumbo Fried Shrimp
    • Easy Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
    • Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs
    • Fried Calamari

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C)

    plate of Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter over rice

    Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter

    A delicious and gluten-free dish based off of a hugely popular cod recipe on Cooking with Mamma C
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian-American
    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 294kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds frozen large raw shrimp (tail-on, peeled & deveined)
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ lemon zest plus juice
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (cut small or chopped)
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
    • Thaw your shrimp under cold water, if needed. Make sure both the inner and outer veins (digestive tract) are removed. (Loosen them with a small knife, shrimp tool, or the pointy tip of a metal skewer, then pull them out in one piece with your fingers.) Rinse the shrimp and wash your hands well.
    • Place the grated Parmesan on a dinner plate and add the garlic powder and paprika.
    • Wash the lemon and pat it dry. Cut it in half and make zest from one of the halves by using a zester or grater to shave off the yellow part of the skin, adding it to the cheese mixture.
    • Rinse the parsley and pat it dry. Cut it with scissors or chop it before adding it to the cheese mixture. Toss the cheese mixture with a fork to blend it.
    • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup. (It will make it easier to dunk your shrimp in it.) Set up an assembly line from left to right with the shrimp, the butter, the cheese mixture, and the sheet pan.
    • Place a few shrimp into the measuring cup with the butter. Take each piece of shrimp out of the butter (grasp it by the tail) and lightly dredge it in the cheese mixture, coating both sides. Place the coated shrimp onto the sheet pan and continue with the rest of the shrimp.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through but not tough.
    • Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp and serve with bread for dipping in the garlic butter (you can place the pan on the table for informal dinners) or spoon the butter over rice, mashed potatoes or polenta. Store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    Notes

    The amount of butter and Parmesan mixture used will depend on how much you coat the shrimp as you go. Have some extra butter and extra ingredients for the Parmesan mixture on hand, in case you find that you need more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 416mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Marlesa pratt

      May 11, 2021 at 2:29 am

      I am diabetic and have to watch my sodium intake. Where is all the sodium in this recipe coming from?

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        May 11, 2021 at 6:56 am

        Hi Marlesa - The tool I use for nutrition was in error. I recalculated the sodium, and it's 424 mg per serving. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

        Reply
    2. Joann

      February 24, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      This was a fabulous switch from the heavier scampi I usually do over pasta....made it for Ben and Emily (as she just got home for spring break) and it was a long overdue family meal!!!
      Voted a keeper in this house 😍

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      • Mamma C

        February 25, 2019 at 11:11 am

        Hi Joann - I love hearing this! I'm so glad you got to enjoy dinner with both kids. Thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    3. Nicole

      January 18, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      I know it would change the flavor but do you think I could use the same amount of olive oil instead of butter?

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 19, 2019 at 9:15 am

        Hi Nicole - Sure!

        Reply
    4. [email protected]

      October 13, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Oh, this is a perfect weeknight meal, my friend! And now I'm stuck on dipping the crusty bread in the garlic butter straight from the pan! Sighhhhhh....

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 13, 2016 at 12:36 pm

        That pan is everything! It doesn't matter how full I am, I have to grab some bread and start dipping, Lol! Thanks, Annie!

        Reply
    5. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      October 12, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Shrimp-Oh my yes please...xo

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 13, 2016 at 6:51 am

        I never get tired of shrimp!

        Reply
    6. Kristine

      October 12, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      This looks so fresh and delicious and I love that it's baked! I'll probably go overboard with the cheese too! Beautiful photos!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 12, 2016 at 6:19 pm

        I give you permission to go overboard! Thanks, Kristine!

        Reply
    7. Lauren

      October 12, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Shrimp dishes are among my absolute favorite! There are so many flavor combos and they cook up so quickly.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 12, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        I love shrimp too! Thanks for stopping by, Lauren!

        Reply
    8. Platter Talk

      October 12, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Very appetizing meal, especially since we love shrimp! Do you deliver? lol

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 12, 2016 at 5:31 pm

        Well, that depends on whether someone is waiting to greet me with dessert! Thanks, Dan!

        Reply
    9. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      October 12, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Oh yummmm! I might try that cod recipe too-- that sounds fantastic!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 12, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        I hope you do, Sarah! Thank so much!

        Reply
    10. Geoffrey

      October 12, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Great pictures! Looks delicious. Must try.. but forgive me if I DO go heavy-handed on the cheese coating 😉

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 12, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        Haha! My hubby said too much cheese is never a bad thing. And I'm glad you like the photos, because I struggled a bit with them. Thanks, Geoffrey!

        Reply

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