Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp with Panko

This garlic Parmesan baked shrimp uses a short ingredient list and one baking dish. Garlic, lemon, Parmesan, panko, and parsley add flavor and a light crumb topping without changing the straightforward preparation. The recipe makes four servings and can be served warm as a main dish or as part of a larger meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons light butter or margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Arrange the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine the melted light butter or margarine, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the garlic mixture evenly over the shrimp.
5. Sprinkle the Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F in the center. Serve warm.

Helpful preparation notes

Keeping the shrimp in one layer helps them cook evenly during the short baking time. Use a baking dish that holds them without piling or crowding, but do not rely on a particular pan dimension because the original recipe does not specify one. The exact amount of salt and pepper is left to taste in the source recipe.

Because shrimp can become firm when overcooked, begin checking at the lower end of the stated 10-to-12-minute range. If the shrimp differ substantially in size, use the opaque appearance together with the 145°F center check rather than extending the time automatically.

Serving and storage

Serve the shrimp promptly while the Parmesan and panko topping is warm. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in a covered container and use them within three to four days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F.

WeightWatchers note

Points can vary with the exact shrimp, Parmesan, panko, and light butter or margarine products used. For a current value, enter the specific ingredients and quantities into the official WeightWatchers recipe builder and divide the result into the four servings stated in the original recipe.