Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Bake
Indulge in this scrumptious Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Bake, where succulent shrimp meet rich garlic butter and zesty lemon, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for a delightful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Your Shrimp: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with minced garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Assemble Your Dish: Transfer the shrimp mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the shrimp. Drizzle with additional melted butter for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool for a couple of minutes before garnishing with additional parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg