Olive Garden Baked Parmesan Shrimp

This creamy and cheesy baked shrimp parmesan is packed with flavor! Juicy shrimp, rich parmesan sauce, and pasta come together for a delicious and easy dinner. Perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home in just 25 minutes!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 8 ounces of pasta 
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 8 ounces Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces shrimp 
• 1 Roma tomato cut into small pieces
• 2 teaspoons parsley 
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter 

How To Make Baked Parmesan Shrimp?

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C.
2. Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the heavy cream. Let it heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Add the cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted. Add salt and white pepper if desired.
4. Coat the pasta: Place the cooked pasta in a bowl and mix with the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to small casserole dishes.
5. Add the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp on top of the pasta in the casserole dishes.
6. Prepare the topping (optional): In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the pasta.
7. Bake the dish: Place the casseroles in the oven and bake until everything is heated through.
8. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and chopped parsley before serving.

Recipe Tips:

• Use freshly grated Parmesan: Pre-grated Parmesan doesn’t melt as smoothly as fresh. Grate it yourself for the best creamy texture.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, and overcooking makes it rubbery. If your shrimp is already cooked, just warm it in the oven—no extra cooking needed.
• Keep the sauce from getting too thick: If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of milk or pasta water to keep it creamy. Stir constantly while heating.
• Toast the breadcrumbs for extra crunch: Before adding them to the dish, lightly toast the breadcrumbs in a dry pan for a crispy topping with better flavor.
• Layer the shrimp evenly for even heating: Spread the shrimp evenly over the pasta instead of piling them in one spot. This ensures every bite has a perfect balance of shrimp, pasta, and sauce.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Baked Parmesan Shrimp cool down first. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Once cooled, place the Baked Parmesan Shrimp in a freezer-safe container with some space at the top. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Warm the Baked Parmesan Shrimp in a pan over low heat, stirring gently. Add a splash of cream or broth if the sauce gets too thick. Heat until everything is warm but avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 1148 kcal
• Total Fat: 86g
• Saturated Fat: 53g
• Cholesterol: 412mg
• Sodium: 1669mg
• Potassium: 322mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 51g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 43g

Try More Olive Garden Recipes:

• Olive Garden Chicken Marsala
• Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo
• Olive Garden Chicken Scampi