How to Make Baked Shrimp Scampi

by Rob J. Quality Links

Shrimp scampi is a classic entrée that’s luscious, creamy, and flavorful. The mild buttery flavor of shrimps combines beautifully with garlic, while fresh lemon juice brightens up the dish. A family favorite, shrimp scampi is also a great dish to serve when you’re entertaining guests. This recipe takes an innovative approach to this timeless recipe, giving it more texture and flavor. Keep reading on how to make baked shrimp scampi that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Warm, delicious, and comforting, this recipe is easy and quick to put together.

Ingredients

To make baked shrimp scampi you’ll need:

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons white wine
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
3-4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper
10-12 tablespoons or ¼ cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425 F.
In a large bowl combine peeled and deveined shrimps with salt, black pepper, olive oil, and white wine. Allow the shrimps to soak up the flavors while you work on the butter and garlic mix.
To make the garlic butter mix, in a medium bowl, take softened butter. Add garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients together and keep aside.
To assemble the dish for baking, start by placing the shrimp at the bottom in a single layer. Also, add in the juices from the marinade. Top with the prepared garlic butter mix. Lastly, sprinkle the Panko breadcrumbs as the final layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until brown and bubbly. To get a crispy crust on the Panko, broil it for a minute or two.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Recipe Notes

To make this dish spicier, you can add crushed red pepper flakes.
To avoid using alcohol, substitute white wine with chicken stock.
You can serve your favorite pasta such as linguine and warm garlic bread as accompaniments to this dish. A refreshing salad will complete this delectable Italian meal.

Baked shrimp scampi takes this traditional recipe to a new level of goodness. The crunch from the Panko adds a new dimension to this dish, giving it a gourmet touch. Making this dish at home is easy. However, to save time and effort you can always buy ready-to-serve shrimp scampi from the frozen section.