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This baked shrimp scampi recipe is buttery, garlicky, and packed with flavor! It’s ready in just 20 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or a special dinner.
Trust me, this baked shrimp scampi recipe is going to be a favorite! If you love easy, comforting dinners, be sure to try this creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, these fun Firecracker Hot Dogs, or this cheesy Dorito Casserole.
I like to serve the shrimp over pasta, rice, or a crusty sourdough bread to soak up all that buttery sauce. It’s really easy to make and trust me, everyone is going to love it!
Looking for more shrimp recipes? Be sure to try this Cajun Shrimp recipe made in the air fryer! Or, try this crowd-pleasing combo—Smoked Chicken Breast for the main course, White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies for a sweet finish, and a choice of drinks like a Daiquiri or a Royal Peach Tea to sip and savor.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Raw shrimp (2 pounds)- Peeled, deveined, tail-off, and thawed
- Unsalted butter (½ cup)- Melted for a rich, velvety base
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons)- Adds depth and helps coat the shrimp
- Cloves Garlic (3-4 cloves)- Freshly minced for bold flavor
- Sherry wine (¼ cup)- Adds a subtle sweetness (or use dry white wine)
- Lemon juice (½ cup)- For bright, citrusy zing. You can also add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Plain breadcrumbs (½ cup)- For a golden, crunchy topping
- Parmesan cheese (½ cup)- Grated for savory, salty goodness
- Fresh parsley (1 tablespoon)- Chopped, for garnish
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste
Variations
- Substitutions: If you want to skip the Sherry, you can use a white wine or chicken broth.
- Make it spicy: For a little extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
- Gluten free option: Simply use gluten free breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese for a coating, to make it a simple gluten free dinner.
How to Cook Baked Shrimp Scampi
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F, then lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking or casserole dish.
STEP 2: Once the shrimp has thawed, place them in the baking dish and then spread evenly, and in a single layer.
STEP 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, sherry, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp.
STEP 4: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle mixture evenly over the shrimp.
STEP 5: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
STEP 6: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with warm French bread.
Tips
- Use raw shrimp: Precooked shrimp can become rubbery when it’s baked again. Use uncooked shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, just let it thaw before using.
- Don’t overbake: Remove from the oven once shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve fresh: This shrimp scampi is best right out of the oven. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FAQ’S
It’s not recommended. Precooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery when baked again. Stick to raw shrimp that is already peeled for the easiest and best results.
Linguine is my favorite, but angel hair, or spaghetti, all make delicious pasta.
You can prep the butter mixture and breadcrumb topping ahead, but don’t add it to the shrimp until you’re ready to bake. You can also cook pasta or rice early and just set aside in the refrigerator until shrimp is cooked.
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Baked Shrimp Scampi
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. then lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking or casserole dish.
- Add the thawed shrimp to the baking dish and spread them out evenly, and in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, sherry, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with warm French bread.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp: Precooked shrimp will become rubbery.
- Don’t overbake: Remove from the oven once shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve fresh: Best enjoyed right out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious meal to make, great recipe. Thanks for sharing
I love how easy this recipe is to make.