Here’s a flavorful and easy Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe — buttery, garlicky, lemony shrimp with a crisp golden topping, perfect for a quick dinner or impressive appetizer.
🍤 Baked Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1½ lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), lemon juice + zest, white wine (or broth), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Add topping:
- In another small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sprinkle evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden-brown topping (watch closely!).
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
🍽 Serving Ideas:
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the juices.
- Pair with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.