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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Start with the breaded shrimp (see recipe for directions).
- 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.
- When shrimp is cooked, divide shrimp equally between 4 pieces of bread.
- Top each sandwich with marinara and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.