Shrimp Parmigiana
Juicy shrimp parmigiana is an easy baked shrimp recipe with parmesan-crusted jumbo shrimp smothered in tangy marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. We love it with pasta!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1¾ cups marinara sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Set up your dredging station. Set up 3 small-medium bowls, one next to another. Put the flour in one, beat the eggs in another, and whisk together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the third. Place a large plate at the end of the row of bowls.
- Bread the shrimp. Dip one shrimp in the flour to coat. Shake it off. Dip the shrimp in the beaten eggs to coat. Shake it off. Dip the shrimp in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place it on the plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Prepare to fry. Heat about 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Use a candy thermometer to measure the oil temperature. Once it reaches 370°F, you are ready to fry. Place a large plate near the stove and spread a couple of paper towels over it.
- Fry. Add several shrimp to the oil. Be careful not to crowd the pan (you can fry in batches if needed). Fry for 2-3 minutes and then flip and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the shrimp to the plate lined with paper towels.
- Assemble. Spread the marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish and arrange the shrimp in a single layer over the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Serve. Serve over pasta, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 394mg | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 5mg
