Description
Shrimp oreganata is a delicious seafood dish featuring shrimp baked with a flavorful breadcrumb topping seasoned with oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, olive oil, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Top shrimp with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp oreganata, baked shrimp, seafood recipe