Description
Enjoy this flavorful Baked Shrimp Scampi With Bread Crumbs Recipe, featuring juicy shrimp baked in a garlicky, buttery sauce and topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs. This easy seafood dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, packed with zesty lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, wine, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over shrimp.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over shrimp.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and breadcrumbs are golden.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or over pasta/rice.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
Can substitute wine with chicken broth.
Pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg