Shrimp is one of my favorite ingredients for a quick under 30 minute meal. This Parmesan Encrusted Shrimp is SO GOOD and SO EASY. Not only is it delicious and simple, it also remind me of something you would order as an appetizer at a nice restaurant. It feels like meal that requires you to sit down with your family and enjoy a glass a wine and forget about the dishes!
Today Pennsylvania announced there will be no school for the rest of the year due to the Covid-19 virus. I can’t say that I was surprised, as it doesn’t seem there is an end in sight to this pandemic. My heart goes out to the teachers and students in Pennsylvania and all other states who left their classrooms for the last time in March. Most were unaware that this would be the last time they would all together for the rest of the school year. It makes me sad that there were no goodbyes. My heart hurts for the teachers who are at home thinking about what they missed and their students.
When they announced on March 13, 2020 that Pennsylvania schools would be closed for 2 weeks, I definitely did not see this coming. As weeks went on, I realized that it was only a matter of time until they announced the kids would not be returning from school.
You guys, this is why I love cooking and baking. It makes my heart happy. Cooking gives me an outlet to create and it has been getting me through not only the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine, but also a lot of other heartbreaking issues in my life. It helps me forget about everything I’m upset about. My hope is that everyone has something that they love to do during this time. Hugs to anyone having a bad day today or any other day. Just know that you are loved.
Parmesan Encrusted Shrimp Tips and Tricks
- For Frozen Shrimp: Make sure you defrost your shrimp before adding it to the pan! If it is still frozen it will make your butter and garlic mixture watery.
- For Pre-Cooked Frozen Shrimp: Again, make sure your shrimp are defrosted. After you melt your butter and cook your garlic, simply add your defrosted shrimp and give them a little heat until they are warm. Since your shrimp are already cooked, there is no need for additional cooking.
- Your breadcrumb mixture will be wet. This will give you a nice and crispy coating on top of your shrimp.
- I served my shrimp with rice and green beans. This combination was delicious! However, the shrimp would also go great with pasta.
- Be sure to watch your shrimp under the broiler. It can go from perfect to disastrous in a matter of seconds.
Parmesan Encrusted Shrimp
By Published: April 9, 2020
- Yield: 2-3 Servings
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Ready In: 25 mins
Shrimp is one of my favorite ingredients for a quick under 30 minute meal. This Parmesan Encrusted Shrimp is SO GOOD …
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound medium to large shrimp I used frozen shrimp that was not cooked
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbsI us I used 4c brand
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt 4 Tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and saute until garlic is cooked through and fragrant.
- Add uncooked shrimp. If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure to defrost according to package directions before adding shrimp to pan. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Melt the second 4 Tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Add Italian breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Mixture should be wet.
- Turn on oven broiler. When shrimp are all completely cooked sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over shrimp and put under broiler for 2-5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are starting to brown and crisp. Watch carefully because this can happen quickly.
- Serve shrimp over rice or pasta, make sure to include the goodies on the bottom of the pan!
