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Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs

Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs for Easy Gourmet Nights

Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs brings the indulgent experience of gourmet dining home in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Fresh, peeled, deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Divided
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust as desired
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
For Serving
  • 4 wedges Lemon Wedges For squeezing over the dish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine shrimp, lemon juice, chicken stock, 2 tablespoons melted butter, salt, and pepper in a skillet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix remaining melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and half of the parsley.
  4. Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly covered. Bake for 8-12 minutes.
  5. Switch to broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  6. Garnish with remaining parsley and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.

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