Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce baked to perfection. A delightful seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil.
- Make the sauce: Add wine, lemon juice, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Combine ingredients: Toss pasta, shrimp, sauce, and parsley in a bowl.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and color.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
