This easy and cheesy garlic baked shrimp recipe never fails to impress!
This mouthwatering recipe blends buttery, succulent shrimp with creamy cheese and aromatic garlic, all baked to perfection.
Using simple, yet flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, it’s no wonder this dish is a favorite appetizer or entree!
Butter Garlic Shrimp Recipe
- Garlic-infused shrimp and gooey cheese is bursting with flavor in every bite.
- With minimal prep and a short cook time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without the hassle.
- This recipe is so versatile. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or even as a topping for pasta!
- Cheesy garlic shrimp is a crowd pleaser at dinner parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Shrimp – Substitute shrimp with diced chicken, scallops, or even lobster for a delightful twist.
Cheese – Monteray jack cheese makes the perfect melting cheese for this baked shrimp recipe. But experiment with different cheese toppings such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan to add depth and complexity to the dish.
Garlic – Swap sweet fresh garlic for garlic powder, or dehydrated garlic flakes if needed. Use only about 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1/2 teaspoon flakes, in place of 1 garlic clove.
How To Make Cheesy Baked Shrimp
- Rinse, drain and pat shrimp dry.
- Melt butter, cook garlic, then add shrimp and parsley. Cook until almost pink.
- Place one shrimp in each hole of an escargot dish. Drizzle with garlic butter and top with cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a lemon wedge.
Tips For Success
- Pat shrimp dry before adding to the garlic butter in the pan.
- Distribute the cheese evenly over the shrimp to ensure every morsel is coated in cheesy goodness.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Bake just until shrimp are pink and opaque, and watch carefully when broiling so they do not get scortched.
- No escargot dishes? No problem! Simply place lightly cooked shrimp in a baking dish, cover with cheese, and broil as directed.
- Make ahead! Cook the garlic and shrimp ahead of time, add refrigerate until ready to assemble and broil. Perfect for party or holiday meal planning! Bring to room temperature first before broiling.
- This baked shrimp recipe is perfect to round out an appetizer platter with some tomato basil skewers, chicken wings and fresh veggies with dip.
Leftovers
Refrigerate leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Chop up leftovers and use to make shrimp salad or add to a caesar salad. Or heat slightly and top or toss with your favorite pasta dish.
Use it to make shrimp toast, or add to a hot bowl of won ton soup.
Appetizing Appetizers!
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Cheesy Garlic Baked Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 shrimp
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded marble cheese or Monterey Jack
- ½ lemon cut into 4 wedges (more if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- In a skillet on medium low heat, melt butter, add garlic and parsley, then cook for 1 minute. Add fresh parsley.
- Add shrimp and cook until they begin to turn from grey to pink. Do not overcook.
- Place one shrimp in each hole in an escargot dish*. Distribute the garlic butter mixture evenly over each shrimp. Sprinkle ¼ cup cheese over each escargot dish.
- Place on a baking sheet, then place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and a bit crispy.
- Squeeze a lemon wedge over each dish, and serve with extra lemon wedges (optional).
Notes
- If you do not have escargot dishes, simply place lightly cooked shrimp in a baking dish, and cover with cheese. Broil as directed.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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