Achy Breaky Shrimpy Bakey
Get ready to delight your taste buds with the irresistible "Achy Breaky Shrimpy Bakey," a crowd-pleasing baked shrimp recipe that marries the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with buttery, garlicky goodness. This dish features succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty mixture of melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of paprika and cayenne for a subtle kick, then topped with golden breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch. Easy to prepare yet loaded with bold flavors, this 45-minute recipe is the ultimate solution for a quick yet impressive entrée. Garnished with fresh parsley and served hot, it’s perfect for everything from cozy family dinners to lively gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the shrimp by peeling, deveining, and patting them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until just starting to crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, chopped bacon, and the garlic-lemon butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 986 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
