Name: Shrimp Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and granulated garlic powder; 1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs or more if needed; 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiana-Reggiano and more for garnishing; 2 tablespoons assorted fresh herbs, parsley, basil; pinch of fresh dill; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and cleaned (I used extra large) tails can be on or off; around 1 inch of oil for frying ( approx. 2 cups); marinara sauce (homemade or use your favorite jarred style); 1 cup grated whole milk mozzarella cheese; Garnish: torn fresh basil leaves; Optional: if you prefer a little heat add some cayenne pepper to the flour mixture

This dish is called Shrimp Parmesan, an easy fried shrimp that's then baked with marinara and topped with mozzarella, served on a bed of your favorite pasta.

The steps are very simple, and this dish is perfect for hosting a dinner party, especially for all those who love seafood.

Our Italian American dish is a terrific alternative on Christmas Eve as part of the Feast of 7 Fishes here in Florida, where we had it for the first time in Key West.

Parmesan is a wonderful cheese; we use Parmesan Reggiano grated with this dish, which makes it a star ingredient.

This recipe is so easy and comes together with just a few ingredients in less than 30 minutes!

Why You Will Love This Recipe for Shrimp Parmesan

Fast and Weeknight-Friendly: Unlike traditional chicken parmesan, which requires slicing, pounding, and an extended cooking time to ensure the poultry cooks through, shrimp cooks incredibly fast
The Ultimate Texture Contrast: You get the absolute best of both worlds—juicy, tender shrimp encased in a crispy, golden parmesan-crusted batter, all contrasted against a vibrant marinara sauce
Effortless "Fancy" Factor: As recipe developers note, it is the perfect dish to make when you want a meal that feels elegant and restaurant-quality without actually putting in grueling kitchen labor
Highly Adaptable Cooking Methods: You can customize the preparation to fit your cooking style or tools. You can fry the shrimp in a cast-iron skillet for maximum crunch, bake them for a lighter alternative, or speed things up by using an air fryer.
Versatile Serving Options: It pairs beautifully over a classic bed of pasta, scooped into a toasted French bread roll for an incredible Shrimp Parm Hero, or served alongside low-carb noodle alternatives for a lighter meal.

Cooking Methods

You can add this to an air fryer, bake them on a cookie sheet, or fry them on the stovetop.
Save time and use bottled marinara and no coating; just use cooked shrimp and layer with cheese and sauce.
Air fry the shrimp to save calories for 3 to 4 minutes at 400 degrees.
Grilling shrimp without the coating is another alternative

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Italian, American

Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Shrimp Parmesan

Delicious coated and fried shrimp with marinara topped with melted cheese over a bed of pasta.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 22 Min

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and granulated garlic powder
1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs or more if needed
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiana-Reggiano and more for garnishing
2 tablespoons assorted fresh herbs, parsley, basil
pinch of fresh dill
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 pound of shrimp, peeled and cleaned (I used extra large) tails can be on or off
around 1 inch of oil for frying ( approx. 2 cups)
marinara sauce (homemade or use your favorite jarred style)
1 cup grated whole milk mozzarella cheese
Garnish: torn fresh basil leaves
Optional: if you prefer a little heat add some cayenne pepper to the flour mixture

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil spray a 9 x 9 baking dish.
Set up a breading station with 3 pie plates.
The first plate should have breadcrumbs with the grated cheese in it with the fresh herbs
The second plate should have eggwash with the water in it whisked together
The third should have flour with granulated garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Roll the shrimp first in the flour, then into the egg wash, and lastly into the seasoned bread crumbs, coating evenly.
Heat the oil in the pan and when hot, fry on each side until golden browned around 2 minutes.
Remove the shrimp onto paper towels to drain.
Place all the shrimp in a baking dish topped evenly with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and broil on high heat until cheese is melted.
Garnish with basil and more grated cheese if desired and serve over your favorite cooked pasta (we use either linguine or vermicelli.