Description
Seafood enthusiasts will dive into this magic crispy baked shrimp recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that brings coastal flavors directly to your kitchen. Crisp, golden edges and tender succulent shrimp promise a delectable meal you can effortlessly create with minimal ingredients and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Accessory:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pat shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and better coating adhesion.
- Create a dredging station with three separate shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for seasoned breadcrumbs or panko.
- Dip each shrimp first into the flour, shaking off excess, then coat completely in beaten egg, and finally roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete and even coating.
- Arrange breaded shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching to allow even heat circulation and crispy texture.
- Lightly spray or drizzle olive oil over the breaded shrimp to enhance golden browning and crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until shrimp are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through with a pink color and slight curl.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow coating to set and shrimp to finish cooking.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or preferred dipping sauce for a delightful crispy seafood appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- Use jumbo or large shrimp for the best texture and most impressive presentation.
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent excess moisture during baking.
- Create a foolproof crispy coating by mixing panko breadcrumbs with grated parmesan cheese, which adds extra crunch and rich flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed almond flour to maintain the crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: Not specified
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg