Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp offers medium-sized shrimp coated with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano and basil, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese then roasted until pink and firm. The dish is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for brightness. The roasting process crisps the edges slightly while keeping shrimp tender, delivering a flavorful, easy seafood main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- lemon juice of 1
- 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.