Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
A delicious dish featuring shrimp baked in a rich garlic butter sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined, tails on or off)
- 8 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup dry sherry or substitute with white wine or chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- a pinch cayenne or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
- Arrange the shrimp in the baking dish in a single layer. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, breadcrumbs, sherry, garlic, shallot, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Mash and mix until thoroughly combined.
Baking
- Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Serve hot, preferably with a green salad, rice, or crusty bread. Adds lemon juice or zest for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, best enjoyed fresh.