Shrimp Parmesan Hero, Lightened Up

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4.9

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    433 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Shrimp Parmesan Hero, Lightened Up

This Shrimp Parmigiana Hero is lightened up by baking the shrimp instead of frying. I also like to scoop out some of the bread, it's delish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 oz jumbo shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Marinara or your homemade marinara sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (4 oz )
  • 1/4 cup egg whites (or whole eggs, beaten)
  • 12 ounces French bread (sliced into 4 pieces)
  • 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten free crumbs)
  • 2 tbsp panko crumbs (or gluten free panko)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated )
  • Olive oil spray
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Instructions

  1. Start with the breaded shrimp (see recipe for directions).
  2. Preheat oven to 425F or set your broiler to low. Scoop out the inside of the bread to make a longer hero, making sure after its scooped each piece is 3 oz.
  3. When shrimp is cooked, divide shrimp equally between 4 pieces of bread.
  4. Top each sandwich with marinara and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Place sandwiches on a sheet pan and heat in the oven or broiler until the cheese melts; 2 - 3 minutes, careful not to burn if using the broiler.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 57.5g (19%) Protein 29.6g (59%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Fiber 2.5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 57.5g 19%
Protein 29.6g 59%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Fiber 2.5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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