Description
Shrimp scampi pasta bake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Garlic, butter, and tender shrimp mingle with pasta in a creamy, cheesy casserole that makes weeknight dinners deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 8 oz linguine
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Binding and Texture:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter, ensuring everything is prepped and ready to transform into a delicious meal.
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz of linguine and cook for 7-8 minutes until just shy of al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add 1 lb of peeled shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and slightly curl. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed shrimp, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with remaining butter and transfer the pasta-shrimp mixture into it.
- Mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs uniformly over the pasta mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your pasta bake.
- If feeding a gluten-sensitive crowd, swap regular pasta for gluten-free noodles and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery when heated too long.
- For a lighter version, replace some butter with olive oil and use whole wheat pasta for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg