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Baked Garlic Shrimp with Breadcrumbs

Juicy shrimp baked under a golden, garlicky breadcrumb crust. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
250
Protein
24g
Baked Garlic Shrimp with Breadcrumbs
comfortingquickAmericanpescatarianshrimpcrispy toppingtender shrimpweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry and arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp melted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper. Drizzle over the shrimp and toss to coat.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle 0.5 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the shrimp.

  4. Step 4

    Bake until shrimp are pink and opaque and breadcrumbs are golden, about 12-15 minutes. Serve hot.

  5. Step 5

    Optional: sprinkle with chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • small bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • knife

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