This crispy baked shrimp is light, crunchy, and full of cozy weeknight comfort without the mess of frying. It’s quick to prep, bakes up golden, and works just as well for busy dinners as it does for casual entertaining. Simple ingredients, big payoff.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Press shrimp into breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until shrimp are opaque and coating is golden.
Tip
For extra crispiness, place the shrimp under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Serve these crispy baked shrimp hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and save this recipe for easy weeknight wins.
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Crispy Baked Shrimp
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Golden, crunchy baked shrimp made with simple pantry ingredients and no frying.
Ingredients
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Toss shrimp with olive oil and lemon juice until evenly coated.
4. Press shrimp into breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
5. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until shrimp are opaque and coating is golden.
Notes
Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American