Baked Shrimp Scampi 🧄🍤 Buttery, Garlicky, and Baked to Golden Perfection

— Minimal Effort, Maximum Flavor

This Baked Shrimp Scampi delivers everything you want from the stovetop classic — bold garlic, bright lemon, a rich butter base — but in an oven-friendly format.

Just layer, bake, and let the heat do the work. Serve it over pasta, rice, crusty bread, or straight from the pan with a spoon.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 garlic cloves, finely minced
• Zest of 1 lemon + juice of ½
• ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup panko or breadcrumbs (for golden top)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Optional: grated Parmesan for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, combine butter, oil, garlic, lemon zest/juice, wine, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 2: Add the Shrimp

1. Toss shrimp in the pan until well coated.
2. Arrange them in a single layer for even baking.
3. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs for that crispy baked finish.

Step 3: Bake

1. Bake uncovered for 12–14 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, firm, and lightly bubbling.
2. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if you want the topping golden and crisp.

Step 4: Finish & Serve

1. Sprinkle with parsley and optional Parmesan.
2. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with toasted baguette slices to soak up the sauce.

Flavor Variations

• Cajun Scampi – Add 1 tsp Cajun seasoning to the butter mixture
• Lemon-Herb – Add fresh thyme, tarragon, or dill to finish
• Spicy Scampi – Double the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce
• Breadcrumb Upgrade – Mix panko with a spoon of olive oil + minced garlic before sprinkling for extra flavor

Serving Ideas

• Over linguine or angel hair
• On top of creamy polenta
• Piled onto toasted garlic bread
• Paired with sautéed spinach or roasted asparagus
• As a standalone dish with a crisp white wine or citrusy beer

Pro Tips

• Use raw shrimp — pre-cooked won’t absorb flavor and will overcook
• Don’t overbake — shrimp are done when pink and just firm
• Want more sauce? Add extra butter and wine before baking
• Leftovers = next-level shrimp toast or pasta salad topper

Final Thoughts

Baked Shrimp Scampi is fast, flavorful, and deceptively elegant — perfect for weeknights that feel like weekends. It’s buttery, garlicky, bright with lemon, and baked to bubbly perfection in under 20 minutes.

Toss. Bake. Serve hot with something that soaks up sauce. 🧄🍤🔥

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