Here’s a simple, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing Shrimp Scampi Bake recipe — buttery, garlicky shrimp with a touch of lemon, baked until golden and perfect over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
🍤 Shrimp Scampi Bake
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of ½ a lemon (plus extra wedges for serving)
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional, but brightens it up)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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⅓ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
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⅓ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
In a bowl, combine shrimp with:
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Melted butter
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Olive oil
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Garlic
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Lemon juice + zest
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Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
Toss until shrimp are well coated.
3. Assemble in Baking Dish
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Pour wine or broth into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread shrimp evenly in a single layer.
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Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
4. Bake
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Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
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Broil on high for 1–2 minutes at the end if you want the top golden and crispy.
5. Finish and Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and (optional) Parmesan.
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Serve over linguine, angel hair pasta, rice, or with toasted bread.
📝 Tips & Variations
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Want more sauce? Double the butter and wine/broth.
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Low-carb option: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
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Add-ins: Thinly sliced shallots or cherry tomatoes can be added before baking.
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Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours in advance. Bake just before serving.