This quick and easy Baked Shrimp Parmesan Recipe recipe combines crisp Panko and parmesan breaded shrimp, tangy marinara and melty cheese for a fun and flavorful spin on classic parmigiana. Serve it with your favorite pasta, roasted potatoes or a salad!
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Easy, delicious Shrimp Parmesan
Whether it's chicken veal or eggplant, there's something about the classic parmesan dish that is both elegant and comforting, and universally loved.
I was intrigued by the fact that it's Murray's favorite dish on the TV show The Goldbergs, so I decided to try it out. And I am so glad I did.
This Shrimp Parmesan recipe is made with simple ingredients, and has all the classic components of Parm- a crispy vessel to envelope in tangy sauce (in this case, shrimp), a great sauce, and tons of browned glorious cheese.
What goes into the baked shrimp parmesan recipe?
To make this easy twist on classic parm, you will need:
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined. If using frozen shrimp, be sure to fully thaw first. Drying the shrimp well with paper towels prior to breading will make then a bit easier to coat.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning.
- 2 eggs, beaten.
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided. You'll use half for the breading, and half for the topping just before baking.
- 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs.
- Fresh chopped parsley leaves. These go into the breading for the shrimp.
- A jar of your favorite Marinara sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Canola oil, for frying. You can use another neutral oil, such as peanut or avocado oil if you like.
How to make Shrimp Parmesan
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels.
3. Set up your breading station: add flour to a medium bowl. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In a shallow dish, combine Panko, ½ grated parmesan cheese old bay and chopped parsley.
4. Heat ½ inch of canola oil in a deep frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering, about 5 minutes.
5. While your oil heats up, dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then the beaten egg, then the Panko mixture and transfer breaded shrimp to large plate or tray. Repeat until all shrimp are breaded. Before you begin frying the shrimp, set a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet and set close to your work station.
6. Working in batches, fry the shrimp in the oil, flipping once, about 1-2 minutes per side (shrimp will finish cooking in the oven). Transfer to cooling rack to drain, and repeat until all shrimp are fried. Cooking time may vary a bit depending on the size of your shrimp.
7. Grease the baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray. Add marinara to a baking dish and spread evenly on the bottom.
8. Layer the shrimp in an even layer. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan over top of shrimp, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Can I air fry the shrimp?
If you'd rather not deep fry your shrimp, you can do them in the air fryer. Just bread them as you would to fry, then spray with a bit of cooking spray. Air fry at 380 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
What to serve with Shrimp Parmesan
I love to serve this Shrimp Parmesan with some pasta, a big salad, and some crusty bread. This recipe also goes great alongside roasted potatoes, over over veggies or zucchini noodles. Can't go wrong with a glass of white wine, either!
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Easy Baked Shrimp Parmesan (Parmigiana)
Ingredients
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves
- 1 24 oz jar of your favorite Marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Peel and devein the shrimp. 3. Set up your breading station: add flour to a medium bowl. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In a shallow dish, combine Panko, ½ grated parmesan cheese (reserve other half for topping) old bay and chopped parsley. 4. Heat ½ inch of canola oil in a deep frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering, and a pinch of flour disintegrated when thrown in, about 5 minutes. 5. While your oil heats up, dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then the beaten egg, then the Panko mixture and transfer breaded shrimp to large plate or tray. Repeat until all shrimp are breaded. Before you begin frying the shrimp, set a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet and set close to your work station. 6. Working in batches, fry the shrimp in the oil, flipping once, about 1-2 minutes per side (shrimp will finish cooking in the oven). Transfer to cooling rack to drain, and repeat until all shrimp are fried. 7. Grease the baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray. Add marinara to a baking dish and spread evenly on the bottom. 8.Layer the shrimp in an even layer. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan over top of shrimp, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with crusty bread, pasta and fresh basil or parsley.
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