Crispy Baked Garlic Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Crispy Baked Garlic Shrimp
Description
This recipe starts with shrimp that are rinsed, shelled, and deveined but leave the tails on for presentation and easy handling. They are marinated with olive oil, grated garlic, fresh lemon zest and juice, parsley, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for heat. After marinating for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, the shrimp are lightly dredged in finely ground dried breadcrumbs to create a crispy coating when baked.
Baked at 425°F, the shrimp cook quickly, about 4-5 minutes, until they turn opaque and the breadcrumbs begin to brown. The result is shrimp with a crispy exterior and juicy center, brightened by lemon and savory herbs.
The shrimp can be served hot with an additional squeeze of lemon. This preparation works well as an appetizer or a component in a larger meal. The crust adds a pleasing contrast to the tender shrimp flesh.
An alternative cooking method includes grilling shrimp skewers over medium heat for similar flavor and texture achieved by forming the shrimp in a C shape on the skewer and cooking about 4-5 minutes per side with the grill lid closed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp 25/30 count, tails and shells left on
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 garlic pressed or grated, cloves
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon parsley flat leaf, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs finely ground, dried
Instructions
- Rinse, shell, and devein the shrimp leaving the tails on, then transfer to a bowl. Drizzle the shrimp with the olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon juice and zest, parsley, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pour the dried breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl. Gently shake off the extra marinade then lightly dredge each shrimp in the breadcrumbs and place in rows on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque in the center and the bread crumbs begin to brown. Serve warm with a squeeze of extra lemon if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, cook garlic shrimp on a grill preheated to medium heat by threading shrimp on skewers in a C shape and grilling 4-5 minutes with the lid closed, turning once.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1212mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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