Easy Crunchy Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe | Crispy & Flavorful
Easy Crunchy Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe | Crispy & Flavorful
Equipment
- Shallow baking dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Knife + cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) jumbo shrimp/prawns, peeled & deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup white wine (or broth)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, mozzarella, or extra herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
- Pat shrimp dry and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and wine/broth. Season lightly.
- Pour garlic butter sauce evenly over shrimp.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, olive oil, and parsley.
- Sprinkle topping over shrimp.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque, and topping is golden.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Use jumbo shrimp for maximum juiciness.
- Swap wine for broth to keep it family-friendly.
- Panko breadcrumbs give extra crunch; regular breadcrumbs yield a finer crust.
- Best served immediately; topping loses crispness when reheated.
- Assemble ahead (up to 4 hours), refrigerate, then bake just before serving.