Here’s a delicious and easy Shrimp Scampi Bake recipe — buttery, garlicky, and baked to perfection. Great for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
🦐 Shrimp Scampi Bake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs (adds a nice crunch)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine:
- Melted butter
- Garlic
- White wine (or broth)
- Lemon juice
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end to get the topping golden and crispy (optional).
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Suggestions:
- Over angel hair pasta or rice
- With crusty bread for dipping in the sauce
- Alongside a green salad or roasted vegetables
Would you like a lower-carb or dairy-free version?