Garlic Butter CRISPY Baked Shrimp Scampi topped with crunchy and buttery parmesan crumbs. The easiest way to cook shrimp in just 15 minutes!
CRISPY BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI
Baked Shrimp Scampi can be served as an appetizer or even a light meal over zucchini noodles OR pasta. It’s delicious, perfectly crunchy and buttery, low carb, and you won’t be able to stop eating it!
One of my favorite quick shrimp dinners is hot and juicy shrimp served over zoodles with a simple garlic butter sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. That was UNTIL I made THIS Baked Shrimp Scampi inspired by Ina Garten’s recipe.
While Ina’s recipe is fat-full and carb-happy – uhm, of course! – I worked on a version that keeps carbs on the low down, but with maximum flavor and all the juiciness.
WHAT IS SHRIMP SCAMPI?
Scampi refers to a dish of large or jumbo shrimp that are cooked with garlic and butter or olive oil.
HOW TO MAKE BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI
To make this recipe, you will first need to get a bag of jumbo raw shrimp. Also, get these keto-friendly low carb pork panko crumbs. If you are not following a low carb or Keto diet, you can just use regular panko crumbs.
- First, peel and devein the shrimp; transfer to a baking dish.
- Melt butter and stir in garlic, lemon, seasonings, and herbs; pour over the shrimp and set aside.
- In a bowl combine grated parmesan cheese with panko crumbs, remaining butter, and paprika; sprinkle crumbs mixture over shrimp.
- Pop it in the oven for 12 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Turn on the broiler and give the shrimp another minute in there to get that golden brown color on top.
- Remove from oven and serve.
While shrimp is in the oven, you can make these Pesto Zucchini Noodles and this Creamy Cucumber Salad for a complete dinner.
HOW LONG SHOULD SHRIMP BE BAKED FOR?
- 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 Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe, follow the directions for how to bake in a 425˚F degree oven.
- I advise not to bake pre-cooked shrimp because they will turn out rubbery and inedible.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER SHRIMP
- Store baked shrimp in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES
- Baked Shrimp Dip
- Lemon Herb Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
- Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
ENJOY!
Baked Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined (tails on or off)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup melted butter, divided (use about 5 tablespoons solid butter)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup pork panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika, or more, to taste
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Arrange shrimp in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter, then whisk in lemon juice, minced garlic and minced parsley; pour half of the garlic butter mixture over shrimp and stir the shrimp around until well combined. Arrange shrimp in a single layer inside the baking dish. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the remaining melted butter, pork panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika; mix well.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the shrimp.
- Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Set oven settings to BROIL and cook for another minute or two, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish baked shrimp with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 5
NET CARBS: 1g
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.
I should not have mixed the pork rinds with the butter… It was far too wet and not able to be sprinkled 😟 it was globs. Next time I’ll mix the dry and maybe drizzle the butter over🤷♀️
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! 🙂
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Thank YOU! 🙂
It’s super delicious. I love shrimp.
Thank YOU! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I’ve made this 3 times in one month and my family LOVES it! So, so easy and quick. You won’t be disappointed.
That’s great! I’m very happy everyone loves it! Thank YOU! 🙂
So looks yummy. Recently found out I have shrimp allergy. Family would eat this. Can I make for we with scallops instead? Has anyone tried?
We are on low sodium low cholesterol diet. Can I replace the butter with olive oil?
This sounds delicious but at the moment I only have a bag of frozen cooked shrimp so I’m going to give it a try with only baking (or microwaving 1 minute and then broiling) just to heat the shrimp and crisp up the bread crumbs.
I’m feeling adventurous!
I hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
I would like to try this recipe, but I have no idea what “pork” panko bread crumbs are?
Hi!
You can just use regular panko crumbs, you don’t have to use pork panko crumbs. But, if you want to try them, you can get some on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bG47xO
Can frozen shrimp be used
Hi!
Frozen is okay to use as long as they are raw. Keep in mind, if using frozen and raw, make sure to use shrimp that have already been deveined and shells removed. If not, you’ll need to thaw the shrimp and clean them up before using.
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Can we replace the panko crumbs with almond flour if i don’t have access to the panko crumbs?
You could, it will definitely work, but the panko crumbs help with the crunchy texture – using almond flour won’t give you that same crunch, and the taste will not be as intended. Can you make your own breadcrumbs and toast them in the oven for a few minutes? That will also work.
i’m so confused…it says pour 1/2 garlic butter on shrimp and toss to coat and arrange in baking dish…where does the other 1/2 garlic butter go? thank you
Hi!
The remaining melted butter is used to combine with the panko crumbs.
Look under Step #4 in the recipe: In a small bowl combine the remaining melted butter, pork panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika; mix well.
I hope this helps. 😊
We made this tonight, it was wonderful!
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Do you use cooked shrimp or raw?
You’ll want to use raw shrimp.
Where does the ¼ cup lemon juice go?
Hi! Whisk the lemon juice into the melted butter together with the garlic and parsley.
What is the serving size? Says 274 calories per serving but doesn’t give the size. Heck, I could eat the whole pan! 😉 😀
Literally the ONLY shrimp scampi I ever want to eat!!
Made this with pork rinds and it was perfect! I will definitely be making it again!
I am sure this will be a new favorite recipe in our house! Sounds so tasty!
So much delicious crispiness in one dish! Easily, a new favorite recipe; amazing!
You had me at crunchy and buttery parmesan crumbs. I am excited that this only takes 15 minutes!
What an amazing recipe I cant wait to try it out!
Such an easy way to change up our normal dinner routine. Looks fantastic!
I love how this the shrimp is baked not fried! So good!
Yum! I love shrimp scampi already, but with that crispy crumb topping – OMG, it puts it over the top!
This shrimp is wonderful!! I love it coated in the panko. It is loaded with flavor & would be great for entertaining!