Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Toast
Succulent shrimp bathed in zesty lemon, rich garlic, and buttery herb goodness, baked in a casserole dish — bright, bold flavor that's effortlessly elegant. Served with golden Parmesan garlic toast for dipping.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
12 min
Serves
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1½ lbs (680g)large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, melted
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 largelemon, juice and zest
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tsppaprika
- ½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- to tastesalt & black pepper
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cupdry white wine (optional)
Parmesan Garlic Toast
- 1 smallFrench baguette or Italian loaf
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, softened
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- for brushingolive oil
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1½ lbs (680g)large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, melted
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 largelemon, juice and zest
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tsppaprika
- ½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- to tastesalt & black pepper
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cupdry white wine (optional)
Parmesan Garlic Toast
- 1 smallFrench baguette or Italian loaf
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, softened
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- for brushingolive oil
Instructions
Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a small casserole dish (about 8×8 inches).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- 3
Toss the shrimp in the lemon-garlic mixture until well coated. Pour shrimp and all the buttery sauce into the casserole dish in an even layer.
- 4
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink, curl lightly, and are cooked through.
- 5
Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Squeeze a bit more lemon over top when serving.
Parmesan Garlic Toast
- 1
Slice the baguette and brush each slice with olive oil.
- 2
Mix softened butter with minced garlic and parsley. Spread over each slice.
- 3
Top with grated Parmesan and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- 4
Serve alongside the shrimp for dipping into the buttery juices.
Nutrition Information
Per serving with toast — based on 4 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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