Description
A delightful, buttery dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and finished with Parmesan cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- Fresh lemon juice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss the shrimp into the skillet to coat them in the garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the coated shrimp evenly in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the shrimp.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a hint of white wine to the garlic butter mixture. Avoid overcooking the shrimp for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, Parmesan, seafood, Mediterranean, quick meal, family recipe