Description
Juicy roasted shrimp with bold garlic and Parmesan flavors, finished with a bright lemon zest. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced very finely)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels, then add to a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper (and red pepper flakes if using). Toss to coat.
- Spread shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Roast for 6 to 9 minutes until pink, opaque, and just firm.
- Immediately drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve the shrimp right away while they are hot. Best enjoyed over pasta, rice, or a simple salad with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg