Description
Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi is a deliciously simple dish that transforms fresh shrimp into a gourmet meal in under 20 minutes. This recipe combines the bold flavors of garlic, zesty lemon, and crisp white wine with a tantalizing panko topping, creating a delightful contrast of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons light butter (softened)
- Kosher salt + pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the shrimp evenly in a baking dish and season with olive oil spray, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Pour lemon juice and white wine over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle minced garlic evenly across the top.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with panko until it resembles wet sand; then sprinkle over the shrimp.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil after baking. You can substitute shrimp with scallops or crab meat; adjust cooking time accordingly. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.