Description
A delightful seafood dish featuring tender shrimp baked in a rich lemon butter sauce with a crispy panko topping.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt (for the topping)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and toss in the butter mixture to coat.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish (9×13-inch).
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and olive oil until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the breadcrumb topping is golden.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve immediately, spooning the lemon butter sauce from the dish over the shrimp.
Notes
For elevated flavor, use fresh garlic and add lemon zest to the butter sauce. Fresh herbs can enhance presentation.
