Shrimp Oreganata Recipe
Shrimp Oreganata is a delicious Italian-American seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp topped with a flavorful mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Prepare shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish, cut side up. Spoon breadcrumb mixture over each shrimp, pressing it in place. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the shrimp for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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