Have you ever watched someone whip up a meal out of seemingly nothing? That’s Freddie for you! He can open the fridge, gaze inside for a moment, and conjure up something delicious. Honestly, it’s mesmerizing to watch him in action—especially while I’m trying to tackle the New Yorker crossword puzzle at the counter. This summer, he made a meal that truly stood out: spaghetti with tomato sauce, a fresh green salad, and the star of the show—baked shrimp. A few of you lovely readers reached out for the shrimp recipe, so I had to get the details from Freddie, and here’s how he does it! 🍤✨
Getting to know Freddie’s baked shrimp
Freddie comes from a family where cooking isn’t just about food; it’s about tradition. He shared with me, “My dad is an amazing cook, and I’ve learned a lot from him. In our Italian-American family, macaroni always graces the table, and we take pride in our homemade sauces.” Whether it’s penne or ziti, it’s all love when it comes to pasta at their dinners. So, for this particular meal, Freddie aimed to keep things simple to enjoy quality time with his parents and Joanna. Can we just agree that popping a tray of shrimp into the oven is a genius move when you want to chill with family? 🙌
The essentials for baked shrimp
Now, let’s dive into what you’ll need for this recipe. Grab:
- A bag of frozen, pre-cooked shrimp
- Flour
- Salt & pepper
- Eggs
- Panko bread crumbs
- Spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder (if you’re feeling it)
- Olive oil
- A lemon
Here’s the non-recipe recipe that Freddie shared with me. First up, preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, defrost those shrimp! If they still have tails, go ahead and pull them off and pat them dry. Next, set up your three plates: one for flour (don’t forget to season it with a bit of salt and pepper if you want to take it up a notch), another for an egg wash, and the last for the panko. Coat each shrimp in flour, dip it into the egg, and then press it into the bread crumbs. Easy peasy, right? 🍽️
Cooking and serving suggestions
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and drizzle a thin layer of olive oil on top. Place the shrimp in a single layer and drizzle a bit more oil before sliding it into the oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, and here’s the final touch: right before serving, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. It adds such a zing! You can serve it alongside your spaghetti with tomato sauce and a fresh green salad. Trust me, those breaded shrimp with red sauce are a match made in culinary heaven! 😍
What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Do you have any favorite shrimp recipes of your own? Here are a few ideas from the community that you might want to try:
- Shrimp with feta
- Shrimp rolls
- Chilled buttermilk-pea soup with shrimp
- Five-ingredient Trader Joe’s shrimp tacos
- Shrimp salad platter
Let’s keep the conversation going! What do you think of Freddie’s baked shrimp? What are your go-to summer dishes? Share below! 💬✨