Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.25 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 60 seconds per side until partially cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. Lower skillet heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Whisk in softened cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and simmering. Fold in lemon zest and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce. In a small bowl, mix Panko, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the shrimp.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is frantically bubbling. Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh parsley.