One bite is all it takes to see why these shrimp roll-ups are so easy to love. Juicy shrimp get wrapped in melty cheese, bathed in garlic Parmesan butter, and baked until bubbly and golden. Whether served as a main dish or a warm appetizer, they come together quickly and deliver serious flavor in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cheesy, garlicky, and satisfying. Provolone or mozzarella wraps each shrimp for a melty, savory bite.
- Ready in 30 minutes. A quick dinner or appetizer that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
- That garlic Parmesan butter. Poured over the top, it soaks into every roll-up as it bakes.
- Versatile serving options. Great as a main dish or a shareable appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Toothpicks, for securing
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Roll-Ups
1. Prepare the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Season the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Build the roll-ups. Lay each cheese slice flat. Place 2 to 3 shrimp on one end, then roll tightly around the shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
4. Arrange the shrimp roll-ups. Place the garlic Parmesan shrimp roll-ups seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
5. Make the garlic Parmesan butter. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice.
6. Coat the roll-ups. Spoon the garlic Parmesan butter evenly over each shrimp roll-up, making sure the shrimp and cheese are well coated.
7. Bake until bubbly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Broil for a golden finish. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are lightly golden.
9. Rest and serve. Let the shrimp roll-ups cool for 3 minutes before serving. Remove the toothpicks and serve hot.
Tips for the Best Shrimp Roll-Ups
- Pat the shrimp very dry. This helps them season well and prevents excess moisture from making the cheese soggy.
- Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick. This keeps the cheese wrapped snugly around the shrimp as it bakes.
- Place seam side down. This helps keep the roll-ups sealed while baking.
- Watch closely under the broiler. The finishing broil only needs a minute or two, and cheese can burn quickly if left too long.
What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Roll-Ups
These roll-ups pair nicely with a simple side salad or garlic bread if serving as a main dish, or alongside other appetizers for a party spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes, Swiss or a mild white cheddar can be swapped in for provolone or mozzarella if you’d like to change the flavor.
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat very dry before assembling so the roll-ups hold together well.
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can assemble the roll-ups and refrigerate them, unbaked, for a few hours before baking fresh when ready to serve.
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Roll-Ups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Lay each cheese slice flat. Place 2 to 3 shrimp on one end, then roll tightly around the shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the garlic Parmesan shrimp roll-ups seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Spoon the garlic Parmesan butter evenly over each shrimp roll-up, making sure the shrimp and cheese are well coated.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the shrimp roll-ups cool for 3 minutes before serving. Remove the toothpicks and serve hot.
