Description
Indulge in this delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe for a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood dish. Succulent shrimp baked in a savory blend of garlic, butter, and herbs, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Arrange Shrimp: Place shrimp in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Add Seasonings: Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp. Pour wine or broth around the shrimp, then sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are cooked. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden crust.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- For a lighter version, reduce butter to 2 tablespoons and increase the olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
