Description
Baked Shrimp Scampi is a delightful and simple seafood dish that brings the taste of the coast to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shrimp with vibrant flavors of garlic, lemon, and herbs, all baked together for a comforting meal that’s ready in just 17 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying it on a busy weeknight or serving it at a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress. The one-pan preparation means less cleanup, allowing you to savor each bite without the hassle. Perfectly paired with pasta, fresh salad, or garlic bread, Baked Shrimp Scampi offers versatility while remaining incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried pasta (spaghetti or your favorite)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a baking dish, combine minced garlic, sliced shallots, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), smoked paprika, olive oil, melted butter, grape juice, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, and shrimp. Mix well.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the drained pasta until evenly coated.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and mix gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg