Here’s a detailed Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bake recipe—rich, creamy, and perfect with bread, rice, or pasta.
🧄🧀 Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bake (Oven Recipe)
🍤 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 500 g large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails optional)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry using paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
2. Make the garlic cream sauce
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic.
- Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown it).
Now add:
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Stir until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
Then mix in:
- Parmesan cheese
- Chili flakes
- Black pepper
- Lemon juice
Stir until the sauce becomes creamy and glossy.
3. Combine shrimp + sauce
- Add shrimp into the sauce.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes (just until they start turning pink).
- Don’t fully cook them yet—they will finish in the oven.
4. Assemble the bake
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Transfer shrimp + sauce into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle generously with:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Extra parmesan on top
5. Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes
- Then broil/grill for 2–3 minutes until:
- Cheese is golden
- Bubbling and slightly crispy on top
6. Finish & serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon for brightness
🍽️ Serving Ideas
This dish pairs amazingly with:
- Garlic bread
- Steamed rice
- Pasta (especially fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Mashed potatoes
💡 Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt.
- Add spinach or mushrooms if you want extra volume.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white sauce or béchamel.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🔥 Spicy restaurant-style version
- 🍝 Pasta version (like Olive Garden style)
- 🥖 Garlic bread bowl version
- 🧑🍳 Air fryer version
Just tell me 👍