Description

Crispy Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious seafood dish featuring jumbo prawns baked to perfection with a zesty lemon butter sauce and a crunchy panko parmesan topping. The prawns are first marinated in a flavorful blend of butter, garlic, and lemon juice, then baked with a reduced white wine sauce and finished under the broiler for a perfect golden crust. This easy yet elegant recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp and Marinade

500g (1 lb) jumbo prawns/shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (half of 5 tbsp)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Sauce Reduction

3/4 cup dry white wine (can substitute chicken broth)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (remaining from 5 tbsp)

Crunchy Topping

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1/4 tsp salt
1.5 tbsp olive oil

Garnish

Finely chopped parsley
Lemon wedges

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F), suitable for all oven types to ensure the shrimp bake evenly.
Prepare Sauce Reduction: Pour the dry white wine and half of the melted butter (about 2 tbsp) into a 9 x 13 inch (22 x 33 cm) baking pan. Place the pan in the oven for 10 minutes to reduce the liquid, intensifying the flavor of the sauce.
Marinate Prawns: In a mixing bowl, toss the prawns with the remaining melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Note that the butter may harden during mixing, which is normal.
Make Crunchy Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, finely shredded parmesan cheese, salt, and olive oil. Mix well until the panko is evenly coated with oil and cheese, creating a crunchy topping mixture.
Assemble for Baking: Remove the baking pan with reduced sauce from the oven and add the marinated prawns in a single, snug layer to the pan. Spread the crunchy topping evenly over the prawns.
Bake Shrimp: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 12 minutes, allowing the prawns to cook through and the topping to crisp up.
Broil for Crispiness: Switch your oven to broil/grill on high. Broil the prawns for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, to brown and crisp the topping without burning.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the rich lemon butter sauce.

Notes

Note 1: Use fresh or properly thawed jumbo prawns/shrimp peeled and deveined for best texture and flavor.
Note 2: Panko breadcrumbs provide a light and crunchy topping; regular breadcrumbs may be used but result in a different texture.
Note 3: If using a glass baking dish, ensure it is oven-safe up to 220°C (430°F) and adjust cooking times slightly if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: shrimp recipe, baked shrimp, lemon butter sauce, crispy shrimp, seafood dinner, panko shrimp, easy seafood recipe