As Spencer and I become committed to better eating, I’m desperately searching for full-flavor recipes that deliver the goods without as much fat.
This Weight Watchers recipe about knocked our socks off — especially after a few weeks of relatively hum-drum eating. That’s my fault; as I’m learning the ropes of healthier eating, I tend to stick to “safe” foods (like lean turkey, apples, grilled chicken) before venturing into unknown territory.
This shrimp dish was ready in about 35 minutes, start to finish, and set my tastebuds a’ tinglin’ — in a good way! Plus: cheese. This recipe has delicious cheese on it. Felt like a real treat! And to balance out the “treat” aspect, we served it with a salad and light balsamic dressing.
Baked garlic Parmesan shrimp
Adapted from the Weight Watchers community
1 pound (16 oz.) frozen shrimp, thawed (or fresh, uncooked)
4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp regular butter, softened
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 425 F. In a baking dish, combine the shrimp, garlic, white wine, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter and parsley. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the shrimp, followed by the grated Parmesan. Cook 15-18 minutes until shrimp are opaque. Serve immediately. Serves 4 (or two hungry people!).
write meg! 
Ok, this looks pretty good. I think I’ll put it forward to the catering committee
LikeLike
Nice! I’ll have to try this one.
LikeLike
This looks good! I wonder if I could make it without the bread crumbs…
LikeLike
I don’t see why not! Just skip the butter and breadcrumbs (the wine will keep things moist while baking, I’m sure). Sounds quite delicious — and shaves off a few more calories!
LikeLike
I’m SO going to make this.
LikeLike
Yum. Sounds delicious!
LikeLike
Perhaps I will make this tonight. Just need the white wine and oh hey, my husband works at a wine shop. How convenient.
LikeLike
I am all over this one. I love shrimp because individually they have almost NO calories.
LikeLike
This recipe has my taste buds tingling…and I have all the ingredients to make it too. Thanks!
LikeLike
So I JUST finished eating this and oh my God, so so good. Even my hubby gave it two thumbs up and he’s not a huge fan of shrimp…or really anything that swims in water. Plus, it was very simple and quick to throw together…the longest part was cleaning the shrimp.
LikeLike
Yay — I’m so glad you both liked it! Definitely a recipe that’s going in our weekly (or biweekly) rotation.
LikeLike
I love shrimp and this sounds really good.
LikeLike
Sounds delicious! I can also see doing this to some tilapia.
LikeLike
This looks incredible! I’m definitely going to make it.
LikeLike
Funny, I was thinking of making a shrimp dish tonight. Thanks for the post,
LikeLike