Barefoot Contessa Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe
If you love easy seafood dishes, this Barefoot Contessa Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, buttery and full of garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Prepare the Shrimp
- Place shrimp in the baking dish. Spread them evenly in one layer.
Make the Sauce
- Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon juice and wine in a bowl.
Season the Shrimp
- Pour sauce over shrimp. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Add Toppings
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Bake the Shrimp
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until shrimp are pink.
Broil for Color
- Broil for one minute for a golden topping.
Finish with Herbs
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Serve Warm
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and bread.
Notes
- Use large shrimp for best texture.
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Use fresh garlic for strong flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice tastes better.
- Serve right after baking.