Easy Shrimp Scampi
Juicy shrimp baked in a garlic butter sauce with lemon and white wine, finished with a golden Parmesan breadcrumb topping. An easy, elegant shrimp scampi that works just as well for a quiet night at home as it does for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lemons. 1 juiced and zested, the other cut into wedges for serving.
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or grated with a microplane
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 shallot, diced finely
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsely
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Peel and devein the shrimp and then arrange them in an even layer in oven-safe baking dish.
- Add the diced shallots, garlic, and four tablespoons of the butter to a pan. Saute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the shallots start to soften. Now add the lemon juice and white wine. Simmer for about three minutes to burn the alcohol from the wine and let the flavors meld.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the arranged shrimp.
Now make the topping
- Melt the remaining butter and combine it with the Panko, grated parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Top the shrimp with the buttery breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake at 425 ℉ for 8-10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly. The shrimp will turn an orangy/pink color once it is done.
- Enjoy as is, or serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Approximate per serving — based on 2–3 servings| Calories | 560 |
| Fat | 38g |
| Saturated Fat | 19g |
| Cholesterol | 300mg |
| Sodium | 960mg |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Protein | 42g |