Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp

Although shrimp are often served in sauce or with a dip, they are also amazing baked with a crispy topping. So if you’re in the mood for seafood for dinner tonight or you’re looking for something different but easy to prepare, this is going to tick all of your boxes.

There is white wine, garlic and lemon for flavor, along with a crunchy parmesan and parsley flavored crumb topping. These crispy shrimp melt in the mouth.

The following recipe is well worth making because these shrimp come out crispier than any other crispy shrimp recipe you tried before, thanks to the tasty panko breadcrumb topping. Don’t worry about overcooking them though, because the butter, lemon juice and white wine soak into the shrimp to keep every single one perfectly juicy on the inside.

Large or jumbo shrimp are best suited to this recipe, since the little ones can dry out faster.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

The combination of succulent shrimp with a crispy topping is one that never gets old. This is a full-flavored dish which is super-easy to make.

How to Serve It:

Serve hot perhaps paired with your favorite starch, since noodles, mashed potatoes, French fries, or even rice go really well with the shrimp. Some kind of green vegetable on the side, perhaps broccoli or green beans, would also be good.

What you need:

For the Shrimp:

• Large shrimp
• Salt
• Dry white wine
• Black pepper
• Melted unsalted butter
• Juice from a lemon
• Minced garlic cloves

For the Topping:

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Melted butter
• Minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

How to make Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Step 2. Put 2 tablespoons of the melted butter in a 13×9-inch baking dish with the wine.

Step 3. Put the baking dish in the oven for 10 minutes so the sauce reduces.

Step 4. Mix in the rest of the butter along with the lemon, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5. Now, add in the shrimp and stir to coat before arranging them in a single layer (it’s fine if they’re touching).

Step 6. Mix the topping ingredients together and then sprinkle over the shrimp.

Step 7. Bake for about 12 minutes or until the shrimp are no longer glossy in the center.

Step 8. Broil for a couple of minutes on high or until golden brown on top.

Step 9. Sprinkle over the parsley if using and serve hot.

Shrimp recipes are always a hit regardless of occasion. This recipe keeps the juicy nature of the seafood intact but adds a crispy parmesan panko layer on top for added appeal. Lemon juice and white wine, along with plenty of butter, also feature in this shrimp recipe to add extra flavor. Every bite is delicious!

Can You Make It Ahead?

This dish is best not made ahead, since reheating will make the shrimp a little rubbery and the topping much less crispy too.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will be fine for a couple of days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

If you don’t mind losing some of the crispiness, you might want to use regular breadcrumbs in place of the panko. You can also try this recipe with other kinds of seafood or even fish. Sea scallops are especially good when prepared this way, or you can use your favorite meaty type of fish, such as tilapia, cod or haddock.