Description
Crispy baked shrimp magic brings coastal flavors straight to your kitchen with golden, perfectly seasoned seafood. Delicate shrimp emerge from the oven with irresistible crunch, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dry Coating:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light cooking spray coating.
- Create a flavor-packed breading mixture by combining panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Establish a coating station with whisked eggs and milk in one bowl, allowing each shrimp to be dipped and thoroughly coated in the liquid mixture.
- Transfer each egg-drenched shrimp into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete and even coverage of the breading.
- Strategically place breaded shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining spacing between each piece for optimal crispiness.
- Lightly mist the shrimp tops with cooking spray to enhance golden browning and crisp texture.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until the exterior turns a beautiful golden brown and achieves a crispy exterior.
- Optional: For extra crunch, activate the broiler and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauce or as a complementary protein in your main course.
Notes
- Adjust breadcrumb mixture by adding extra spices like cayenne or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free panko or almond flour for a low-carb and gluten-free alternative to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Experiment with different cheese types like Romano or nutritional yeast for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg