Description
Shrimp scampi bake brings together succulent shrimp and buttery garlic flavors that dance across your plate. Baked to golden perfection, this Mediterranean-inspired dish delivers a simple yet satisfying seafood experience perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached
Fats:
- 1 cup butter
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a large baking dish to prepare your seafood feast.
- Spread 2 pounds of medium raw shrimp across the dish, arranging them in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Grab a small saucepan and melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat until it transforms into a silky liquid.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley into the melted butter, creating a fragrant sauce.
- Pour the golden sauce directly over the waiting shrimp, ensuring each piece gets a generous coating.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 15-20 minutes, watching for the shrimp to turn opaque and curl slightly.
- Remove the dish from the oven, letting the shrimp rest for 2 minutes to absorb the remaining sauce and prevent overcooking.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp are hot and the sauce is bubbling, ready to delight your taste buds.
Notes
- Use large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this simple bake.
- Ensure shrimp are patted dry before arranging in the baking dish to prevent excess liquid.
- For a gluten-free version, replace Dijon mustard with a cornstarch-based alternative.
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon just before serving to brighten the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg