Homemade Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp
A lightning-fast seafood dish featuring juicy jumbo shrimp enveloped in a golden, seasoned panko crust that bakes to perfection in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels and place them in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter (or oil), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Toss the shrimp with a teaspoon of oil to help the coating stick.
- One by one, press each shrimp firmly into the panko mixture until well-coated on both sides.
- Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.