With plump shrimp, freshly grated parmesan, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and a few spices, this Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe is just bursting with flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes!
Easy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and nicer dinners with friends? I’ve got you covered with this garlic parmesan shrimp!
Large tender shrimp and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed with garlic, parmesan, and a few seasonings and then popped in the oven for just 12 minutes. They can be served on crostini as an appetizer, with pasta as a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or as is for a low carb meal. No one will guess you had dinner ready in less than 20 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Parmesan Shrimp Recipe
- Ready in 20 minutes. This shrimp recipe cooks in just 12 minutes, so you can have dinner on the table in hardly any time at all. Perfect for those busy nights.
- Simple ingredients. You’ll need shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and a handful of spices for this easy shrimp dinner. Super simple yet so flavorful.
- Versatile. Garlic parmesan shrimp can be served as an appetizer on crostini, as an entree over pasta, or even by itself for a low carb meal.
What You’ll Need
This parmesan garlic shrimp is made with shrimp, tomatoes, parmesan, and a handful of spices. Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.
- Shrimp – Large shrimp are best for the recipe, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen, and patted dry.)
- Tomatoes – I used cherry tomatoes but grape tomatoes work too.
- Garlic – For wonderful aromatics and flavor.
- Butter – Unsalted, to control the flavor.
- Parmesan – For this recipe, it’s best to grate the parmesan fresh from the block.
- Spices – Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes season the parmesan shrimp.
- Parsley – For garnish and a nice pop of color!
- Lemon wedges – To squeeze over the shrimp when serving.
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Here’s a quick overview of how to make this parmesan shrimp recipe. Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.
- Combine the ingredients. Scatter the shrimp and tomatoes in an even layer on a greased baking sheet. Whisk together the butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Drizzle over the shrimp. Top with parmesan and the remaining spices.
- Bake. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes.
- Enjoy. Serve with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making the best parmesan garlic shrimp.
- Thaw and dry frozen shrimp. Frozen shrimp works great in this recipe, just make sure to thaw it completely first and then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Adjust time for different shrimp sizes. I prefer large shrimp in this recipe but if you use smaller or larger shrimp, you’ll need to adjust the cook time accordingly.
- Don’t overbake the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so this dish is ready in as little as 12 minutes. The shrimp should be pink and firm when pulled from the oven.
Serving Suggestions
Garlic parmesan shrimp can be enjoyed on its own, perhaps with a simple side salad or Caesar salad. It can also be served on crostini as an appetizer, or for a more complete meal, it’s great mixed with pasta and some crusty Dutch oven bread to mop up that delicious garlicky oil!
Proper Storage
- Fridge. Store leftover garlic parmesan shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat. Reheat quickly in the microwave. Keep in mind that you want to reheat just until hot to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
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Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined (see note)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , cut in half
- 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley , chopped, for garnish
- lemon wedges , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Scatter the shrimp and tomatoes out on the sheet pan. Then sprinkle the minced garlic and all the seasonings on top.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Toss until everything is well coated, then rearrange the shrimp and tomatoes so they're in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.You can enjoy this on its own for a low carb meal, with crostini as an appetizer, or over pasta for a more complete meal.
