Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Baked Shrimp Scampi featuring succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, topped with a golden Parmesan panko crust, and baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking your shrimp scampi.
- Toss the Shrimp: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, white wine or chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until the shrimp are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish, making sure they sit evenly for uniform cooking.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese to create a crunchy and savory topping.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle the breadcrumb and cheese mixture evenly over the shrimp in the baking dish, covering them lightly.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the breadcrumb topping becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the shrimp from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and serve warm. Pair it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit them altogether.
- If using pre-cooked shrimp, reduce baking time to just 6–8 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
