1-First Step: Preheat and mise en place Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy. Gather and measure all ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. This prep takes 5 minutes and sets you up for smooth cooking. For dietary tweaks, use tofu here for vegan baked shrimp.

2-Second Step: Dry and season the shrimp Pat the 1 lb of large shrimp very dry with paper towels. Excess moisture leads to steaming instead of roasting, so this step ensures crispiness. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to coat evenly. Taste a tiny bit of seasoning if desired (not the raw shrimp). This builds the base flavor for your garlic shrimp. Low-calorie option: mist with oil spray instead.

3-Third Step: Add Parmesan and arrange Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan over the seasoned shrimp and toss lightly to distribute. The cheese will melt and crisp during roasting. Spread shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowd. Space them out for even cooking and maximum crust formation on this parmesan shrimp. If making keto baked garlic parmesan shrimp, skip any carb add-ins here.

4-Fourth Step: Roast to perfection Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes, until shrimp turn pink, opaque, and curl into a ‘C’ shape. Flip halfway through with tongs for uniform browning if needed. Internal temp should hit 145°F. High heat quick-cooks the oven shrimp while forming a golden Parmesan edge. Watch closely past 8 minutes to avoid overcooking. Smaller shrimp cook in 6-8 minutes; jumbo needs 10-12.

5-Final Step: Garnish and serve Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley. The acid cuts richness, enhancing flavors. Serve hot as an appetizer for 4-6 or main with sides for 4. Pair with zucchini noodles for keto or pasta for others. This quick parmesan roasted shrimp impresses guests and satisfies cravings fast.