Here’s a simple and flavorful Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe—garlicky, buttery, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy date-night meal.
🍤 Baked Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer.
- Prepare shrimp mixture
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Assemble for baking
- Place shrimp in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour butter-garlic mixture over shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Bake
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Optional: sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the shrimp for the last 2 minutes of baking for a cheesy touch.
- Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve hot with cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
- Add extra lemon wedges for brightness.
Tips & Variations
- Quick prep: Use pre-minced garlic to save time.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine to the baking dish before baking.
- Spicy twist: Increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne.
- One-pan meal: Toss in thinly sliced zucchini or cherry tomatoes with the shrimp for a complete dish.
This baked shrimp scampi is garlicky, buttery, and bright with lemon, giving you all the flavor of traditional scampi without standing over the stove.
I can also give a “garlic butter baked shrimp scampi with breadcrumbs” version that adds a crunchy topping for texture if you want.
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