The Core Ingredients:
1.5 lbs large shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count), peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
1 tsp Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes (for a kick)
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided
Zest of 1 lemon
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Cooked pasta (linguine, angel hair), zucchini noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce
Ingredient Role & Substitution Guide
Ingredient Why It Matters Best Substitutions
Large Shrimp The star of the show. Larger shrimp are harder to overcook and feel more luxurious. Frozen raw shrimp, thawed. Use whatever size you have, adjusting cook time.
Dry White Wine Adds acidity and depth of flavor that balances the rich butter. Additional chicken broth + 1 extra tbsp lemon juice.
Fresh Lemon Juice Provides the essential bright, tangy flavor that defines scampi. Bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but fresh is highly recommended.
Panko Breadcrumbs Create a light, crispy, and non-greasy topping that adds crucial texture. Regular breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers.
Fresh Garlic & Parsley Non-negotiable for authentic flavor. Fresh is vastly superior to dried in this recipe. None.
Crafting Perfection: Your Foolproof Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps for a perfectly cooked, flavorful scampi bake every time.
Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This high heat cooks the shrimp quickly and helps the topping brown.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, Italian seasoning (or red pepper flakes), ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Whisk it all together.
Coat the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels (this helps them roast instead of steam). Place them in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Pour about ⅔ of the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
Create the Topping: To the remaining sauce in the bowl, add the Panko breadcrumbs and half of the chopped parsley. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly moistened.
Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumb mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. The shrimp cook fast, so start checking at 8 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley and the lemon zest. Serve right from the pan with lemon wedges on the side.
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