Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
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Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe starts by marinating shrimp in lemon juice, white wine (or substitute), minced shallots, melted butter, and light seasoning. The shrimp are arranged in a single layer and then topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and parsley before baking. The initial bake cooks the shrimp through and allows flavors to meld, while a brief broil crisps the breadcrumb topping to a golden brown.
The shrimp cook to a tender, juicy texture beneath the crisp topping, combining buttery, garlicky richness with a subtle brightness from lemon and herb notes. The red pepper flakes introduce a gentle heat that can be adjusted to taste.
Ideal as a main course, this dish pairs well with simple sides like a fresh garden salad or steamed rice to complement its richness without overpowering it. Serving with lemon wedges provides an optional zesty finish. Leftovers can be reheated carefully to maintain texture, making it suitable for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons white wine optional - sub with extra lemon juice or chicken stock
- 1 shallot minced, brown
- ⅓ cup butter melted, divided
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or more, to taste
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh leaves
- 3 lemon to serve, wedges
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425º F (220°C). Combine shrimp, lemon juice, white wine, shallots, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a skillet or baking dish. Mix well to coat shrimp.
- OPTIONAL: Starting from the outer edge of your skillet or dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer towards the centre of the pan. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining melted butter, bread crumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the chopped parsley; mix well.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp and bake for 12 minutes, or until hot and bubbling, and the shrimp are 'just' cooked through. Change oven settings to broil or grill for a further minute or so, until the top is crispy and golden.
- Garnish with remaining parsley, squeeze over a drizzle of lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This shrimp dish pairs well with a fresh garden salad or steamed rice to balance its rich and crispy topping.
- The white wine is optional and can be substituted with extra lemon juice or chicken stock according to preference.
- For best results, broil only briefly until the breadcrumb topping achieves a golden crisp without overcooking the shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 591IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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