They’ve had chicken parmesan, but have you ever tried a shrimp parmesan hero? So good, made with baked breaded shrimp marinara and mozzarella.

Shrimp Parmesan Hero
Shrimp Parmesan Heroes was always one of my favorites to order at my local pizza place as a kid. Ordering from my favorite Italian restaurant meant it would be fried shrimp and covered in massive amounts of cheese. This lightened version uses my healthy breaded shrimp and I also like to scoop out some bread to keep in my macros, it’s delicious!

Shrimp Parmesan Heroes are a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! They also make a great party or game day snack. They’re also a great way to prepare your seafood in a fun and delicious way. Next time you’re craving a flavorful, filling sandwich, give it a try!
How to Make Shrimp Parmesan Heroes
- To make Shrimp Parmesan Heroes, you’ll need a few key ingredients, including fresh shrimp, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a crusty Italian bread or French baguette.
- To start, you’ll need to bread the shrimp and bake them in the oven until golden and cooked through. Start with this recipe for Baked Breaded Shrimp.
- Next, assemble the sandwiches by layering the shrimp and marinara sauce on the bread. Top with mozzarella cheese, then place the sandwich under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once the cheese has melted, remove the sandwich from the grill and serve hot. The combination of tender shrimp, marinara sauce, and hot and melted mozzarella cheese is absolutely irresistible, and the crusty bread provides the perfect texture to finish off the dish.
What to serve with shrimp parmesan
Keep it simple with a small side salad or a bowl of light soup like my zucchini soup or cauliflower soup.
Helpful tip!
For the bread, I scoop some bread from the center to make longer sandwiches with fewer calories (I weigh and calculate after it’s scooped out).


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Yield: 4 portions
Serving size: 1 sandwich
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Start with the breaded shrimp (see recipe for instructions).
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Preheat oven to 425F or set grill to low. Scoop out the inside of the bread to make a longer hero, making sure each piece is 3 oz after scooping.
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When the shrimp are cooked, divide the shrimp evenly among 4 slices of bread.
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Top each sandwich with marinara and shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Place the sandwiches on a sheet pan and heat in the oven or grill until the cheese melts; 2-3 minutes, be careful not to burn yourself when using the grill.
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Portion: 1 sandwich, Calories: 433 kcal, Carbohydrates: 57.5 G, Protein: 29.6 G, Fat: 8th G, Sodium: 559 mg, Fiber: 2.5 G