Baked Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

This one earns its spot in the seafood dinner rotation fast. Jumbo shrimp get butterflied and topped with a buttery garlic Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, then baked until the shrimp stay juicy and tender while the topping turns beautifully crisp and golden. It’s an easy dish that looks and tastes far more special than the effort it takes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Jumbo shrimp make a statement. Butterflying them creates the perfect base for a generous topping.
• Crisp, golden garlic Parmesan topping. Panko and Parmesan bake up crunchy while the shrimp stay tender underneath.
• Ready in 27 minutes. A quick dish that works as an appetizer or a light dinner.
• That finishing lemon butter. Spooned around the hot shrimp, it adds a bright, buttery touch.

Ingredients

• 6 jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped and divided
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

How to Make Baked Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

1. Butterfly the shrimp. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut deeply along the back of each jumbo shrimp without slicing all the way through. Gently open the shrimp and arrange them in a lightly greased baking dish.

2. Make the garlic Parmesan topping. Combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir in 3 tablespoons melted butter until evenly moistened.

3. Stuff the shrimp. Divide the garlic Parmesan mixture between the butterflied shrimp. Press the topping gently onto each shrimp to create a generous mound. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

4. Bake until golden. Bake the stuffed shrimp for 9 to 12 minutes, checking early, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the topping is crisp and golden.

5. Add extra color. If the garlic Parmesan topping needs more browning, broil the shrimp for 30 to 60 seconds. Watch carefully so the breadcrumbs do not burn.

6. Finish with garlic butter. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter with the lemon juice and remaining parsley. Spoon the lemon butter around the hot baked shrimp, keeping the crispy topping from getting soggy.

7. Serve warm. Serve the baked garlic Parmesan shrimp immediately while the topping is crisp and the buttery shrimp are tender.

Tips for the Best Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

• Cut deep but not all the way through. This creates a nice pocket for the topping while keeping the shrimp in one piece.
• Press the topping on firmly. This helps it hold together and stay on the shrimp during baking.
• Check for doneness early. Jumbo shrimp cook relatively quickly, so start checking at the 9-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
• Spoon the lemon butter around, not directly on top. This keeps the crispy topping from getting soggy.

What to Serve with Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

These shrimp work well as an appetizer with toothpicks for easy serving, or as a light dinner alongside a simple salad or steamed vegetables.

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