Shrimp Parmigiana | Diethood

This shrimp parmigiana is a simple baked shrimp recipe with boatloads of taste and wonderful texture! Juicy parmesan-crusted shrimp will get smothered with tangy marinara sauce and mozzarella, then baked within the oven till crispy. 

I’ve executed traditional hen parmesan and eggplant parmesan. Now, because it’s summer time and I’m obsessive about all issues shrimp, I’ve added this baked shrimp parm to the listing!

Coming recent from the kitchen with one other shrimp-tastic recipe: shrimp parmigiana! In the event you ask me, baking is likely one of the most underrated (and best) methods to cook dinner shrimp. I like recipes like my baked shrimp scampi and baked battered shrimp that go away my arms free for different issues, like sipping rosé and placing collectively a recent salad to go on the facet. 

With this recipe, I’ve recreated traditional baked hen parmesan with shrimp as an alternative, and it turned out wonderful. It has juicy jumbo shrimp fried in crispy breading after which baked beneath a blanket of cheese and marinara sauce. The proper summer time dinner!

Why I Love This Shrimp Parmesan Recipe

• One of the best texture. I’ve (humbly) mastered the artwork of completely cooked shrimp. It’s certainly one of my favourite components and I like the distinction of juiciness and crunch on this recipe. Although it’s deep-fried, the flavors are mild and never greasy in any respect!
• Straightforward to make. You’ll get your arms somewhat soiled, right here, however the steps are fast and it’s completely price it. The breading crisps up golden across the shrimp. Topped with melty cheese and sauce, it’s the perfect.
• Versatile. Shrimp parmigiana is an actual multi-tasker. Alone topped with recent basil? Scrumptious. Served over pasta? Divine. Paired with crostini or toasted garlic bread? Swoon. I’ll by no means get uninterested in this parmesan-crusted shrimp.

Elements You’ll Want

These are some fast notes on the components for this straightforward shrimp parmigiana. Scroll right down to the recipe card for a printable listing together with recipe particulars.

• Flour and Eggs – All-purpose flour works nice, and also you’ll have to calmly beat the eggs earlier than you begin.
• Breadcrumbs – I season the breadcrumbs myself with freshly grated parmesan and Italian seasoning, or you should purchase seasoned breadcrumbs from the shop.
• Parmesan – Contemporary parmesan has the perfect taste (you received’t remorse it!). In a pinch, pre-grated “shaker” parmesan can be nice since we’ll be mixing it into the breadcrumbs.
• Shrimp – Huge, jumbo shrimp are finest for this recipe. You’ll have to peel and devein the recent shrimp first. Frozen shrimp will work, too, however be certain that to thaw them and pat them dry.
• Oil – Vegetable oil, like canola or avocado oil, for frying.
• Marinara Sauce – When you have a recipe for do-it-yourself marinara sauce, use it. In any other case, a jar of your favourite store-bought marinara does the trick.
• Mozzarella – For finest outcomes, shred the cheese recent from the block. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t soften as properly.
• Basil – Contemporary basil is a should!

How you can Make Shrimp Parmigiana

There’s somewhat little bit of hands-on work to get your shrimp breaded and crispy earlier than baking, however the steps are easy sufficient. Observe alongside right here and scroll to the recipe card for printable instructions.

• Prep. Arrange a dredging station of three bowls: flour in a single, overwhelmed eggs in one other, and a 3rd bowl of breadcrumbs combined with parmesan and Italian seasoning. 
• Bread the shrimp. Dip the shrimp first into the flour, then into the egg, and eventually into the breadcrumbs to coat. Maintain the coated shrimp apart on a plate.
• Fry. After all of your shrimp are coated, shallow-fry them in a skillet with scorching oil. Work in batches, cooking till the breading is crisp and browned. Afterward, drain the completed shrimp on paper towels.
• Assemble. To make your shrimp parmigiana, prepare the shrimp over a layer of marinara sauce in a casserole dish. Sprinkle over some recent mozzarella.
• Bake. Bake the shrimp at 425ºF for five minutes, or sufficient to soften the cheese. Buon appetito!

What to Eat With Shrimp Parmigiana

I like serving crispy, saucy shrimp parmigiana over a giant bowl of spaghetti with a couple of recent basil leaves for garnish, and a Campari spritz close by. Simply add a facet of fluffy garlic breadsticks and a leafy Caesar salad or veggies, like sautéed broccolini.

And I’ll by no means cross up do-it-yourself tiramisu subsequent to a cortado for dessert!

Correct Storage

• Refrigerate. Retailer leftover shrimp parmigiana in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3-4 days.
• Reheat. Heat the shrimp in a skillet over medium warmth till it’s scorching all through. 
• Freeze. You may freeze shrimp parmesan for as much as 3 months. Let it cool to room temperature and retailer it in a freezer-safe container. Defrost the shrimp within the fridge earlier than reheating.

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