Crispy Baked Shrimp Delight
Oven-baked shrimp in a crunchy Parmesan-panko crust. Juicy inside, golden and crisp outside—ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined tails on or off
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil for the breadcrumb mixture
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil to grease the pan
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Pat shrimp very dry. Toss with mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl until crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press each shrimp into the crumb mixture to coat both sides. Arrange on the prepared sheet in one layer.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and the topping is golden.
- Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crunch, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Rest 2 minutes. Serve hot with fresh parsley and lemon on the side, if you like.
Notes
Try a Cajun twist: swap paprika for Cajun seasoning and add a pinch more pepper flakes. For a tropical spin, use half panko and half shredded coconut. Leftovers keep up to 2 days chilled; reheat on a sheet at 375°F for 6–8 minutes to re-crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Crispy Baked Shrimp Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.