Description
This Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe is a delightful twist on the classic shrimp scampi, combining succulent shrimp baked in a flavorful garlic, lemon, and white wine sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 17 minutes, it’s an easy and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces (225 g) dried pasta (spaghetti or preferred type)
Shrimp Scampi Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 pound (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Finishing
- ½ cup (43 g) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp scampi mixture.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
- Prepare Shrimp Scampi: In a baking dish, combine minced garlic, sliced shallots, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil, melted unsalted butter, dry white wine, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and peeled and deveined shrimp. Stir everything together to evenly coat the shrimp in the flavorful mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine: Remove the shrimp from the oven and add the drained pasta directly into the baking dish. Toss gently to combine and let the pasta soak up some of the flavorful sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the shrimp and pasta mixture and mix gently to incorporate.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parmesan cheese or additional fresh parsley if desired, and serve the baked shrimp scampi hot for a perfect meal.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Dry white wine adds depth, but you can substitute with chicken broth if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to maintain tender texture.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
