Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Juicy shrimp are nestled in escargot bowls, kissed with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and rich butter, then crowned with a melty trio of cheeses. Baked under a broiler until bubbly and golden, this indulgent dish is perfect with crusty brown bread for an irresistible bite.
Equipment
- Escargot bowls (snail bowls)
- Cooking oil spray
- Small spoon for seasoning
- Cheese grater
- Oven with top grill element
- Baking rack
Ingredients
- 54 tsp Unsalted Butter softened
- 54 Medium Shrimp defrosted, cleaned and deveined
- ½ cup Parsley chopped
- 27 Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup Gouda Cheese grated
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese grated
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
- 12 tsps Garlic freshly minced
Instructions
- Generously coat six escargot bowls with cooking oil, ensuring all areas are covered, including inside the holes and across the surface.
- Pat the shrimp dry, placing one in each smaller hole and three in the larger center hole of each bowl.
- Drizzle each shrimp with half a teaspoon of lemon juice, followed by a quarter teaspoon of garlic and a teaspoon of unsalted butter.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Mix the cheeses together and evenly distribute them over the shrimp-filled bowls.
- Preheat the oven to use the top grill element, then position the shrimp bowls on the center rack.
- Bake until the cheese melts, bubbles, and takes on a light golden hue.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by brown bread fingers with crusts removed.
Notes
- Excess moisture can prevent proper browning and dilute flavors, so pat the shrimp dry thoroughly.
- A mix of mozzarella, parmesan, and gruyère creates a perfect balance of meltiness and flavor. Adjust ratios to preference.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances the shrimp’s natural sweetness and should be added just before baking for a bright, fresh flavor.