Because everyone’s favorite shrimp scampi is transformed into an easy peasy baked version, crusted with buttery breadcrumbs. Plus, no one will believe that this is completely baked in all of that crunchy, crispy goodness. And this comes together in just 20 min from start to finish. With that tender shrimp just swimming in that garlicky, buttery sauce, you can’t go wrong. You just can’t.
Baked Shrimp Scampi
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 10 MINUTES total time: 20 MINUTES
This is the easiest yet fanciest dish of all – tender shrimp baked with buttery breadcrumbs, garlic and lemon juice. Just 10 min prep!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons white wine*
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Panko*
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add white wine and lemon juice to a 9×13 baking dish; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine Panko and butter; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Panko mixture.
- Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
NOTES:
*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
*Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.
