Baked Shrimp Scampi
Juicy shrimp, buttery garlic sauce, and bright citrus flavors come together in this Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Everything bakes together in one baking dish, making cleanup simple while delivering a meal that tastes like it came from your favorite seafood restaurant. Serve this bake shrimp scampi over angel hair pasta with plenty of crusty bread to soak up every drop of the buttery sauce.
Yes. Thaw the shrimp completely and pat them dry before placing them into the baking dish for the best way to prevent excess moisture.
Absolutely. A splash of dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc adds wonderful depth of flavor. Add it to the butter sauce before pouring it over the shrimp.
This dish is delicious served over angel hair pasta, alongside roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or warm garlic bread.
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Ingredient Notes
- Peeled and deveined shrimp: The star of this dish, using deveined shrimp saves prep time and makes dinner even easier.
- Unsalted butter: Creates the rich butter mixture that coats every bite. Starting with softened butter or melted butter works perfectly.
- Fresh garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the sauce incredible flavor that jarred garlic simply can’t match.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: Adds bright, fresh acidity that balances the richness of the butter.
- Italian seasoning: Brings classic herb flavor to this classic dish.
- Fresh parsley: Adds color and a fresh finish.
Baked Shrimp Scampi
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter, either in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Add garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Place shrimp into baking dish and pour butter mixture over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Place in oven, bake for 9-15 minutes until shrimp is pink in color.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Serve alone or over top of angel hair pasta, drizzle with extra sauce.
Baked Shrimp Scampi
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Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Minced parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter, either in the microwave or on the stove top. Add garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Place shrimp into baking dish and pour butter mixture over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Place in oven, bake for 9-15 minutes until shrimp is pink in color.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Serve over top of angel hair pasta, drizzle with extra sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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