Baked Cheesy Garlic Shrimp | Try this easy Baked Shrimp

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easy to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie, dairy-free substitute.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in shrimp, cooking until just pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Transfer shrimp mixture to a baking dish.

Top with tomato sauce, mayonnaise, grated cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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