Description
Garlic butter shrimp scampi bake brings restaurant-quality seafood straight to your kitchen without stress. Packed with zesty flavors and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish turns a simple weeknight meal into a delicious celebration.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and position the rack in the center for even heating.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons melted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the butter mixture, gently tossing to ensure each shrimp is thoroughly coated with the aromatic seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish, arranging them in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- If using optional toppings, sprinkle ½ cup breadcrumbs and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese across the shrimp surface for added crunch and flavor.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching until the shrimp turn opaque and slightly pink.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the shrimp to finish cooking in the residual heat.
- Serve immediately, spooning any remaining garlic butter sauce over the shrimp for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Fresh, large shrimp deliver the best flavor and texture for this baked scampi.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before mixing to prevent watery sauce and ensure proper browning.
- Grate fresh garlic instead of using pre-minced for a more robust, authentic taste.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 283 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg