Description
This Easy Baked Butterfly Shrimp recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful seafood appetizer that’s quick and simple to prepare. Featuring large shrimp coated in a seasoned blend of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, these shrimp are baked to golden perfection and make a perfect starter or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- cooking spray
Garnish (Optional)
- lemon wedges
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat the crumbs with oil for crispier texture.
- Prepare Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs until smooth to use as the binding agent for the shrimp coating.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip each butterflied shrimp first into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere well to each shrimp.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching for even cooking. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake Shrimp: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the shrimp turn opaque and the coating becomes golden and crisp. Optionally, for extra crunch, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley if desired. Accompany with your favorite dipping sauce such as cocktail, tartar, or spicy aioli.
Notes
- Butterfly the shrimp evenly so they all cook uniformly.
- For maximum crispiness, broil the shrimp for the last 1–2 minutes of baking.
- Pair this appetizer with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or a spicy aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
