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Cheesy Baked Shrimp Recipe

Make this baked shrimp recipe with the perfect mix of butter, garlic, and melty cheese for the best appetizer or entree.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked shrimp recipe, garlic butter shrimp recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 -8 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

skillet
4 escargo dishes or baking dish

Ingredients

  • 24 large shrimp
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese marble, Monterey Jack
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ lemon cut into 4

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • To a skillet, melt butter, add butter and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp in batches and cook until just turned from grey to pink. Do not overcook.
  • Place one shrimp in each escargot dish indentation. Distribute the butter and garlic over each shrimp evenly.
  • Top liberally with fresh parsley.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg