Baked Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish baked in garlic butter and lemon, with a crispy parmesan topping. Easy to make, perfect for weeknights or special dinners. Serve with pasta, rice, or a chunk of warm bread.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Ingredients

Shrimp:

1 lb 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
¾ cup dry white wine or chicken broth

Crunchy Topping:

¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan
¼ tsp salt
1½ tbsp olive oil

To Serve:

Fresh parsley optional
Lemon wedges
Bread or pasta

Instructions

Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
Add wine and 2.5 tbsp of butter to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
Mix shrimp with lemon juice, garlic, remaining butter (melted), salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine panko, parmesan, salt, and olive oil.
Take the dish from the oven. Add shrimp in a single layer. Top with the breadcrumb mix.
Bake for 12 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the topping.
Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and bread for dipping.

Notes

You can use medium shrimp; just reduce bake time by 2–3 minutes.
Make sure shrimp are dry before baking or the sauce will get watery.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.