Baked Garlic Shrimp

This tasty Baked Garlic Shrimp is spicy, buttery, and ready to go in 30 minutes! Plus, the bonus is an amazing garlic butter that’s perfect for bread dipping. 

I was thrilled when the picky hubby decided he actually liked shrimp. Our meatless, Lenten Friday meals could go beyond cheese pizza and tuna casserole. This yummy Spicy Shrimp Recipe was a hit!

Why You Must Make

Last month, as another Friday in Lent was approaching, I had the usual dilemma of what meatless entree to serve. When my friend, Lee, posted this spicy shrimp casserole recipe, I knew I would be a fan. With garlic, a little heat from red pepper flakes, and a bread crumb topping? What’s not to love? It was marvelous.

• Lee cut down on the fat by only using half the oil and butter, but those juices were still wonderfully flavorful.
• Plus, if you serve this baked shrimp with French bread slices, you can use them to soak up the buttery goodness.
• They’re packed full of flavor and delicious if you are careful not to overcook them. They can go from tender to rubbery in a minute. When they start to curl, immediately remove them from the pan as turning off the burner isn’t enough.

Ingredients Notes:

• Kitchen Staples: Olive Oil (affiliate link), Black Pepper, Butter (I use salted butter)
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (affiliate link)
• Large Fresh Shrimp – I buy these locally at Kona Jacks. It’s nice if your fish monger will devein them for you.
• Fresh Garlic (affiliate link to my favorite garlic press)
• Fresh Italian Parsley (flat instead of curly parsley).
• Fresh Bread Crumbs (process fresh baguette pieces in a food processor)
• Grated Parmesan Cheese (affiliate link) Look for real grated Parmigiano Reggiano, not the overprocessed stuff in the green can. You can find Murray’s Cheese Shop Cheeses (excellent quality and my go-to brand for cheese) like grated Parmesan at Kroger/City Market/Ralphs/Teeter Harris/King Soopers, etc, stores.

Tips for Making This Spicy Shrimp Casserole

Garlic and shrimp pair together deliciously. But here are a few pointers to help you out before baking shrimp in the oven.

• The worst thing you can do when cooking shrimp is to over bake it. Baking this shrimp just a minute too long can make it rubbery and unappealing.
• PRO-Tip: Use your eyes and watch for the shrimp to turn from translucent to opaque, meaning raw looking, to perfectly pink.
• Shrimp that is cooked properly will curl into a loose “C” shape. Overcooked shrimp will be tightly coiled.
• It’s even more difficult to tell when your shrimp is done when it’s covered with breadcrumbs and baked instead of sauteed. Since this shrimp is turned over part way through the cooking process, the look of the shrimp at that point will cue you in to if it’s almost fully cooked or if you can continue with the additional baking time.
• Remember, all ovens cook a bit differently, so you may want to peek in at your shrimp a couple of minutes before the timer goes off.
• This spicy shrimp casserole recipe is based on using large shrimp, so if your shrimp are a different size, the timing needs to be adjusted. There are 31-35 large shrimp per pound.
• A few red pepper flakes add a touch of heat and a bread crumb and Parmesan topping add a bit of crunch. A wonderful combination.
• This is a pretty speedy shrimp recipe, but to streamline your dinner prep on a busy night, toast your bread crumbs and mix together the garlic parsley topping ahead of time. Then it won’t take long to get this spicy baked shrimp in the oven!
• If your mouth isn’t watering just thinking of this combination, you’ll just have to to trust me. This is Baked Garlic Shrimp is a divine entree!

More Delicious Seafood Recipes:

• Shrimp and Grits
• Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
• Grilled Shrimp Scampi
• Margarita Shrimp
• Pesto Potato Salmon
• Fresh Salmon Cakes
• Easy Shrimp Fajitas
• Plus, check out all my Seafood Recipes category.

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The Recipe:

Baked Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Garlic Shrimp baked with a drizzle of butter plus a topping of breadcrumbs and Parmesan

4.8 Stars (11 Reviews)

Ingredients

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• 2 dozen large, fresh shrimp
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped, fresh Italian parsley
• 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, toasted in skillet with 1-2 teaspoons butter till nicely browned
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• French bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300º.
2. Peel and devein shrimp if needed, leaving tails on if desired. Arrange in a single layer in shallow baking dish. Pour olive oil over shrimp. Combine parsley, garlic and peppers. Sprinkle over shrimp. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Remove dish from oven, uncover and flip shrimp. Drizzle with melted butter and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Bake uncovered 10 minutes or less, till shrimp is just cooked through.
4. Serve with French bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Southern Living.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 583mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 11g

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This post was first shared in May, 2011. The text and photos were updated in 2019, 2026.