Description
This Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe combines succulent shrimp with a zesty lemon, garlic, and white wine sauce, topped with a buttery panko crust. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and flavorful seafood dish that pairs wonderfully with pasta or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Kosher salt + pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Topping
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons light butter (softened at room temperature, not melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the shrimp.
- Prepare Shrimp: Lay the peeled and deveined shrimp flat in a small baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Season and Add Liquids: Spray the shrimp lightly with olive oil spray, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the lemon juice and white wine evenly over the shrimp to infuse them with vibrant flavors.
- Add Garlic: Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the shrimp to enhance the savory aroma and taste.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the softened light butter and panko breadcrumbs together until you achieve a paste-like consistency, resembling wet sand.
- Top the Shrimp: Evenly sprinkle the butter and breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp to create a golden, flavorful crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- This recipe uses fresh garlic, lemon, and white wine to build a light, flavorful scampi sauce.
- The buttery panko topping adds a satisfying crunch to contrast the tender shrimp.
- Cooking time is quick, making it ideal for a weeknight meal that feels special.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, a fresh vegetable side, or over spaghetti for a complete meal.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted so it combines well with the breadcrumbs.
- White wine can be substituted with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 955 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
