Description
Succulent Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce whisks Mediterranean charm straight to dinner tables. Quick seasonal ingredients blend effortlessly, delivering restaurant-quality seafood goodness you can savor without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) peeled and deveined shrimp
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Topping:
- ¾ cup (60 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (25 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a high temperature of 430°F, preparing the cooking environment for the succulent seafood dish.
- Pour chicken broth into a casserole dish and mix with half of the melted butter, then place in the oven for 10 minutes to concentrate and reduce the liquid’s intensity.
- While the liquid reduces, prepare the shrimp by coating them generously with remaining melted butter, fragrant minced garlic, tangy lemon juice, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Extract the casserole dish from the oven and carefully distribute the shrimp across the surface, ensuring an even layer in the reduced liquid.
- Create a crispy topping by blending panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese, drizzling olive oil, and sprinkling a touch of salt to enhance the texture and flavor.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture uniformly over the shrimp, creating a golden, crunchy coating.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes until the shrimp are perfectly cooked and opaque.
- For an extra-crispy, golden-brown finish, activate the broiler and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Present the aromatic shrimp immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or bright lemon wedges to elevate the visual appeal and add a zesty freshness.
Notes
- Elevate your seafood game with this foolproof shrimp recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- High oven temperature guarantees perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp with a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Reducing chicken broth before adding shrimp creates an intensely flavorful base that infuses every bite with rich, savory notes.
- Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese deliver an irresistible crispy texture that contrasts beautifully with tender shrimp.
- Optional broiling step provides an extra layer of golden-brown crunch and caramelization for maximum flavor development.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, pairing wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg