How to Make Shrimp Parmigiana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Parmigiana is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to impress family and friends. This classic Italian-American recipe features succulent shrimp, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection. It's a great way to enjoy seafood in a comforting and hearty way.

This dish is a variation of the traditional Chicken Parmigiana, swapping out the chicken for shrimp to create a lighter and more seafood-focused meal. The shrimp are breaded and fried until ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar roasted red pepper and garlic tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne powder in a bowl. Mix 1 tablespoon of spice mixture with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Mix remaining spices with flour in a third bowl.
  • Beat eggs and water together in a bowl.
  • Dip each shrimp in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and then in bread crumbs and place on a plate.
  • Fry shrimp in hot oil until they float and turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Pour tomato sauce into an 8-inch square casserole dish and top with fried shrimp, dipping them to coat with sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    1110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 86g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 244mg
    • Sodium: 1494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 293mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 778mg