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Make this easy baked shrimp scampi recipe featuring juicy shrimp coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce and topped with a crispy parmesan layer. It’s a quick fix for dinner parties or those busy weeknights and makes a tasty meal without the hassle!
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“I have made this recipe several times and it’s now committed to memory. It’s delicious.” – Natalie
Enjoy the exceptional flavors and juiciness of shrimp with this simple Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe. Think tender shrimp baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with a golden, cheesy parmesan crust. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just need a quick but impressive weeknight meal, this recipe’s got you covered!
The best part? It’s super simple. Just a few fresh ingredients and a quick prep, and the oven takes care of the rest. No fancy skills required; just toss it together and let it bake. Before you know it, you’ve got a savory, juicy seafood dinner that’ll totally impress (even if it’s just you and your sweatpants).
What is Shrimp Scampi?
Shrimp scampi refers to a culinary dish featuring shrimp that are cooked with garlic, butter, lemon juice, and white wine. It’s often served over pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. The dish combines the juicy shrimp with the rich flavors of the sauce ingredients, creating a deliciously savory meal.
Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Easy Prep: Have a gourmet meal ready in 15 minutes with minimal preparation.
- Versatile Serving Options: Baked shrimp scampi is perfect as a light appetizer or a main dish paired with stir fry zucchini noodles or a delicious avocado pesto pasta.
- Restaurant-Quality: This shrimp dish feels fancy but comes together fast. No one will guess how easy it actually was to make.
Recipe Ingredients
This baked shrimp scampi uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and I’ve included a few easy swaps if you need them. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact amounts, or keep reading for all the tasty details.
- Large Shrimp: Go for peeled and deveined shrimp to save time. Tails on or off.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Basic seasoning to bring out all the good flavors.
- Melted Butter: Divided between the garlic and the crispy topping.
- Lemon Juice: Adds brightness and balances the richness.
- Garlic: Please try to use freshly minced garlic — it’s garlic butter shrimp, after all.
- Fresh Parsley: Stirred into the butter and also used as a garnish.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Pork panko keeps it low-carb, but regular panko works great too for that crunchy topping.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds salty, cheesy goodness to the crumb topping. Pecorino romano is a good swap.
- Paprika: Sweet or smoky, your choice! It adds color and a subtle flavor boost.
- Lemon Wedges: For serving. I think that final squeeze takes the dish over the top.
How To Make Baked Shrimp Scampi
- Prep the Shrimp: First, peel and devein the shrimp; transfer to a baking dish.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F, ensuring the racks are positioned in the middle.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt the butter and stir in the garlic, lemon, seasonings, and herbs. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Crunchy Topping: In a bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese with panko crumbs, remaining butter, and paprika; sprinkle the crumb mixture over the shrimp.
- Bake: Pop it in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Broil: Turn on the broiler and give the shrimp another minute in there to get that golden brown color on top. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Serving: Accompany the shrimp with wedges of lemon for a fresh, citrusy squeeze just before eating.
How Long Do You Bake Shrimp
Raw Shrimp should be baked for about 9 to 12 minutes, depending on their size, in a 350˚F preheated oven. However, if making this Shrimp Scampi recipe, follow the directions and bake the shrimp for 12 minutes in a 425˚F degree oven.
Tips For Success
- Baking Dish: The baking dish should be deep enough to contain the shrimp and toppings but not too deep that it affects the cooking time or broiling process. A 9×9 or a 9×13 baking dish works perfectly. Also, ensure the shrimp are arranged in a single layer for even cooking.
- Crumb Mixture: Make sure it’s evenly spread over the shrimp for a consistent golden crust.
- Monitoring: Keep an eye during the broiling stage to avoid burning; the top should be just crispy and golden.
- Make it Your Own: Customize the toppings; try adding chili flakes for a spicy kick or mix in different herbs for varied flavors.
What To Serve With Shrimp
There are plenty of ways to serve baked shrimp scampi, so make it your own! Whether you’re keeping it simple or dressing it up, go with whatever fits the vibe (or your craving). While the shrimp’s in the oven, whip up a quick batch of my spaghetti recipe or toss together some pesto zucchini noodles for a complete dinner. Add a side of creamy cucumber salad or roasted asparagus, and maybe even some crusty bread to soak up that garlic butter — done and done!
How To Store Leftovers
Store the leftover shrimp in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, it’s best to use the oven or a toaster oven set at a low temperature to warm the shrimp.
More Shrimp Recipes
- Baked Shrimp Dip
- Coconut Shrimp
- Lemon Herb Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
- Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
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Baked Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined (tails on or off)
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup melted butter, divided
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup pork panko crumbs, or regular panko crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika, or more, to taste
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Arrange the shrimp in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the butter sauce. Melt the butter in a bowl, then whisk the lemon juice, minced garlic, and minced parsley with the melted butter; pour half of the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and stir the shrimp around until well combined. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer inside the baking dish. Set aside.
- Make the crumb topping. In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining melted butter mixture, the pork panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika; mix well to combine. Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake. Place the shrimp in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until bubbly. Set the oven to BROIL and cook for another minute or two, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Finish and serve. Remove the baked shrimp from the oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Equipment
Notes
- Baking Dish: Use a 9 x 13 dish and arrange the shrimp in one layer.
- Butter: To get 1/3 cup of melted butter, you’ll need about 5 to 6 tablespoons, give or take, of solid butter.
- Crumb Topping: Spread the crumb topping uniformly over the shrimp for an even, golden crust.
- Watch While Broiling: Make sure the topping on the shrimp is crispy and golden but not burnt.
- Customize: Add chili flakes for spice, or experiment with your favorite seasonings and herbs.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Made this, it was wonderful!!! Prep time is a bit more, I used chili flakes and served over buttered rice with peas in it. This is a keeper for sure
That sounds fantastic! Adding chili flakes and serving it over buttered rice with peas sounds like a delicious twist. I’m glad it’s a keeper for you. Thanks for sharing! ๐
Just made this! Absolutely delicious!
That’s wonderful to hear! I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! ๐
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That’s fantastic!! I’m so happy you love it! ๐
I should not have mixed the pork rinds with the butterโฆ It was far too wet and not able to be sprinkled ๐ it was globs. Next time Iโll mix the dry and maybe drizzle the butter over๐คทโโ๏ธ
So I mixed the butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley; poured half over the raw shrimp and tossed it. Then poured the remaining half of butter lemon juice mixture into the panko parmesan mixture and got MUSH. Not crumbs, dunno what happened? Tried to smear that mush over shrimp, then sprinkled more dry panko on top to attempt to salvage my shrimp. We will see???? I’m not a kitchen newbie, so I’m careful in measuring
Yes, it’s supposed to be a little wet and mushy, but it will crisp up after baking.
Easy to make and very delicious. It also satisfies everyone.
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! ๐
Great great
Thank YOU! ๐