Crispy Panko Parmesan Baked Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 ½ pounds jumbo peeled, deveined raw shrimp (8-12 count), tail-on

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add panko to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the panko to a small bowl.

  2. Coat the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch glass, ceramic or enamel-coated baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Pat shrimp dry; place in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shrimp evenly with pepper and salt.

  3. Whisk butter, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl; pour the mixture evenly over the shrimp.

  4. Add Parmesan, chives and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the bowl with the panko; stir to combine. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.