This Magic Baked Shrimp turned out amazing! Everyone couldn’t stop talking about the sauce!

This Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce is an incredibly flavorful and easy dish that comes together quickly. Tender shrimp are baked in a luscious lemon-butter and white wine sauce, topped with a crispy panko-Parmesan crust. It’s a perfect appetizer or light main course.

Magic Baked Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce:

Ingredients:

Shrimp and Sauce:

Ingredient	Quantity
Peeled and deveined shrimp	1 pound
Unsalted butter, melted	5 tablespoons
Dry white wine (or chicken broth)	3/4 cup
Lemon juice	2 tablespoons
Garlic cloves, minced	3
Salt	To taste
Pepper	To taste

Topping:

Ingredient	Quantity
Panko breadcrumbs	3/4 cup
Olive oil	1.5 tablespoons
Shredded Parmesan cheese	1/4 cup
Salt	1/4 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the sauce base: Combine the white wine (or chicken broth) and half of the melted butter (2.5 tablespoons) in a casserole dish. Bake for 10 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce slightly.
3. Toss the shrimp: In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining melted butter (2.5 tablespoons), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Arrange shrimp in dish: Spread the seasoned shrimp evenly in the casserole dish with the sauce.
5. Prepare the topping: In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
6. Add the topping: Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the shrimp and sauce in the casserole dish.
7. Bake: Bake for 12 minutes.
8. Broil (optional): For extra browning on top, switch your oven to broil on high for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
9. Serve: Serve your magic baked shrimp hot, garnished with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!