Description
Baked Shrimp Scampi is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of garlic and lemon together with succulent shrimp, creating a meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. This oven-baked recipe features pasta tossed in a rich sauce made from olive oil, fresh herbs, and spices, all complemented by the natural sweetness of shrimp. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish takes just 17 minutes to cook, allowing you to serve a gourmet meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With its vibrant presentation and mouthwatering taste, Baked Shrimp Scampi is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a baking dish, combine garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, paprika, olive oil, melted butter, grape juice, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, parsley, and shrimp. Mix well.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the drained pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and mix gently.
- Serve hot with extra parsley or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg