Ingredients
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped flat Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-In a large bowl, combine the 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and zest of 1 lemon.
2-Add the 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
3-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
4-Remove the shrimp from the marinade and toss with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese in the bowl.
5-Spread the shrimp mixture evenly onto a 13×9 inch baking dish or large baking sheet.
6-Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 8 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through.
7-Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and the 2 tablespoons chopped flat Italian parsley before serving.
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🦐 Using pre-peeled and deveined shrimp saves time and effort.
⏳ Avoid marinating the shrimp for longer than 3 hours to prevent the lemon zest acid from “cooking” the shrimp.
🌿 Shrimp can be roasted with or without shells according to your preference, adapting texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 to 3 hours
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 702 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 376 mg