Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of tender shrimp baked in a garlicky, buttery sauce with a crispy breadcrumb topping in this delectable Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine or broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover Shrimp: Pour sauce over the shrimp.
- Add Topping: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle over the shrimp.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are cooked and topping is golden.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
