Description
Broiled Shrimp brings zesty seafood magic straight from your kitchen to the dinner table in minutes. Succulent shrimp seasoned with garlic and herbs create a quick, delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high (500°F) with the oven rack positioned 4 inches from the heat source, ensuring your kitchen workspace is ready.
- Drain and thoroughly pat 1 pound of large shrimp dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Finely mince 2 garlic cloves and combine them in a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Toss the shrimp in the seasoned oil mixture, coating each piece thoroughly and evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup breadcrumbs over the shrimp, gently turning them to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them out to prevent overcrowding.
- Broil the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and rotating the pan once for uniform cooking.
- Check for doneness by looking for opaque, pink coloration and a slight curl in the shrimp’s shape.
- Remove from the broiler and immediately squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot directly from the baking sheet.
Notes
- Always choose fresh or properly thawed shrimp to ensure the best texture and flavor.
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning to help them crisp up under the broiler and prevent steaming.
- Use a light hand when adding breadcrumbs, coating the shrimp evenly without creating a heavy layer that could burn quickly.
- Watch the shrimp carefully while broiling, as they can go from perfectly cooked to overdone in just a minute or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg