Description
Crispy baked shrimp scampi brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to home kitchens with elegant simplicity. Garlic-kissed shrimp nestled in golden breadcrumbs promises a restaurant-quality experience you’ll savor with pure Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- ⅓ cup butter, melted, divided
- 1 brown shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Coating and Garnish Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a high temperature of 425ºF, preparing a spacious baking vessel for the seafood preparation.
- Toss the succulent shrimp with zesty lemon essence, finely chopped shallots, rich melted butter, and a pinch of seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated.
- Artfully distribute the marinated shrimp in a radial pattern, positioning pieces from the outer rim towards the center of the cooking vessel.
- Craft a golden crust mixture by combining crisp Panko crumbs, aromatic minced garlic, sharp Parmesan cheese, a hint of spicy red pepper flakes, and fragrant parsley.
- Generously sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumb blend over the shrimp, creating an even, tempting coating.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes, monitoring until the shrimp transform from translucent to opaque and the edges become slightly bubbling.
- Activate the broiler function and allow the dish to crisp for an additional minute, watching carefully to achieve a perfectly golden, crunchy topping.
- Remove from the oven and embellish with remaining fresh parsley, provide a final splash of citrus, and accompany with bright lemon wedges for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose medium to large shrimp with shells removed for the best texture and easy eating.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer to ensure even cooking and crispy golden topping.
- Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to prevent excess moisture and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself for richer, more intense flavor.
- Serve immediately after broiling to maintain the crisp breadcrumb topping and prevent sogginess.
- Pair with crusty bread or pasta to soak up the delicious buttery garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg