Baked Pesto Shrimp




Plate of baked pesto shrimp seasoned with herbs, mixed and spread chaotically, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedge on a marble surface.
Golden baked pesto shrimp with herbs and lemon — a fresh, flavorful dish made simple.

If you’re searching for a savory shrimp recipe that’s quick, versatile, and full of flavor, this Baked Pesto Shrimp is the answer. It’s ready in about 15 minutes and works beautifully in countless dishes. Toss it into a fresh salad, mix it with pasta, layer it in quesadillas, or serve it as a light side dish.

This recipe is as practical as it is delicious. Simply line your baking sheet with parchment, spread the shrimp evenly, and bake until tender and coated with pesto flavor. Cleanup is almost effortless.

Serve it with cocktail sauce, enjoy it as a hearty side, or use it as the protein for your next quick meal. However you serve it, this Baked Pesto Shrimp is bound to land on your family’s favorites list.

From our Food For Your Good test kitchen to your table, we hope this recipe becomes one you’ll turn to again and again.


Plate of baked pesto shrimp seasoned with herbs, mixed and spread chaotically, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedge on a marble surface.
Golden baked pesto shrimp with herbs and lemon — a fresh, flavorful dish made simple.

INGREDIENTS

12 Oz cooked Shrimp
1 tbsp. dried Basil;
*or 2 tbsp. fresh Basil
1 tsp. dried Oregano
1 clove chopped Garlic
1 tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed Lemon juice
1 pinch Sea Salt, Black Pepper,
Red Crushed Pepper
1/4 cup Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven 400 F.
2. In your medium size mixing bowl combine all spices with Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and olive oil.
3. Toss shrimp into your mixing bowl with all other ingredients. Mix  thoroughly.
4. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Toss shrimp on the baking pan and bake 10-15 minutes.