WW Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp

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The WW Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp is a tasty and light meal. This recipe has 20 grams of protein and 180 calories per serving. Takes 25 minutes to prepare this dish. It contains shrimp, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper, lemon wedges, salt, and parsley. Preparing this dish is very simple because the instructions given are clear. We may pair this meal with roasted broccoli, garden salad, garlic green beans, zucchini noodles, brown rice, cucumber tomato salad, or garlic mushrooms. Store this WW Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp in the refrigerator for 3 days.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Serving Size: 4 ounces cooked shrimp
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Serving: 4
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Course: Main
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking paper
  • Spatula
  • Zester
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Garlic press

INGREDIENTS:

  • One pound large peeled shrimp
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • Quarter cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley
  • One lemon cut into wedges

INGREDIENT NOTES:

OLIVE OIL:

  • It sticks the Parmesan, garlic, and seasonings to the shrimp. Olive oil keeps the shrimp moist when we bake it. Avocado oil is a good replacement to use instead.

LARGE SHRIMP:

  • Shrimp cooks quickly and becomes juicy when we bake it. Use peeled and deveined shrimp to make the preparation easy. You may use the pawns as per your preference.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • This cheese gives a nutty and cheesy taste to the meal. It makes the small golden-brown spots when the shrimp bake. You may use Pecorino Romano as another idea.

GARLIC:

  • It includes savory flavor in the dish and make it delicious. You may use one tsp of garlic powder, as per your choice.

PARSLEY:

  • Parsley gives freshness and beautiful color to the dish. It maintains the richness of the Parmesan and olive oil. You may use cilantro as a replacement.

LEMON ZEST:

  • It gives citrus aroma to the shrimp without making the meal watery. Lemon zest works perfectly with the seafood and Parmesan. You may use lemon juice as another option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
  2. Mix olive oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, and seasoning in the bowl.
  3. Then include the shrimp in the bowl and toss all the ingredients gently.
  4. Place one layer of shrimp in the sheet to bake for fifteen minutes.
  5. Take the shrimp out of the oven and sprinkle parsley on top.
  6. Lastly, serve the cooked shrimp with lemon wedges.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Steamed Asparagus
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Sautéed Spinach

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Lemon Herb Salad
  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Garden Salad

LOW-CARB SIDES:

  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Garlic Mushrooms
  • Zucchini Noodles

SAUCES AND DIPS:

  • Lemon Yogurt Sauce
  • Tzatziki
  • Garlic Yogurt Dip
  • Fresh Herb Sauce
  • Lemon Pepper Sauce

TIPS:

  • Dry the shrimp properly so they brown well and do not release water while baking.
  • Do not include too many shrimp in the pan to cook all the pieces evenly.
  • Fresh garlic gives a strong and delicious taste to the meal.
  • Shrimp cook quickly, so remove them when they get opaque.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store this meal in the box for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Cool the shrimp and freeze in the box for two days.

FAQs:

Is frozen shrimp good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add frozen spinach as it also gives better results in the dish.

Can I exclude parmesan from this dish?

  • Yes, you may skip it or replace it with nutritional yeast as per your choice.

Does this recipe contain gluten?

  • No, all the ingredients included in this meal are naturally gluten-free.

Is this recipe good for nut-allergic people?

  • Yes, this is perfect for people with a nut allergy because there are no nuts included in this recipe.

How can I make the shrimps spicy?

  • You may add red pepper flakes to the garlic parmesan mixture to add spice to the recipe.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 2 g

Iron: 1.8 mg

Total Carbs: 2 g

Vitamin A: 1,100 IU

Fiber: 0 g

Calcium: 100 mg

Protein: 20 g

Sodium: 280 mg

Potassium: 250 mg

Calories: 180 kcal

Weight Watchers Points: 2 Points