Description
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting seafood bake featuring tender shrimp topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing and flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of butter with minced garlic.
- Arrange the shrimp in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the shrimp and cream mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed frozen shrimp for best results.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Customize your cheese blend with mozzarella or Gruyère for a different flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to the cream mixture.
- For a low-carb option, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Seafood Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: N/A