Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

5. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp, like the first snowfall blanketing a well-worn path.

6. Give a gentle seasoning of salt and pepper over the top, to the tune of your own culinary intuition.

7. Slide the baking dish into the oven and let it bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through, a transformation as remarkable as day turning to dusk.

8. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges, the zest playing off the richness like the sun peeking through a heavy cloud.