Description
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp is a quick gluten-free, low-carb crowd-pleaser. Juicy shrimp bathe in garlic butter, dusted with golden Parmesan, and roasted to tender perfection with lightly crisp edges. Finished with lemon juice and parsley, this cheesy, buttery dish comes together in about 20 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy dinner for busy weeknights and entertaining. Serve with greens or zoodles for a complete, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat shrimp dry and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brush or spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Roast for 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Gluten-free recipe
- Great as an appetizer or quick dinner
- Be careful not to overcook shrimp for tender results
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge 1–2 days and reheated gently
- Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 serving)
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 545 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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