Indulge in the rich flavors of shrimp scampi with this easy-to-make bake recipe. This dish combines succulent shrimp, garlic, butter, and white wine, all baked to perfection. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing seafood dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, melted butter, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to a baking dish
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown
Interesting Facts
Shrimp scampi is a popular Italian-American dish that originated in the United States
The term 'scampi' actually refers to a type of small lobster, but in the US, it is commonly used to describe a dish made with shrimp