Description
Mouthwatering garlic butter shrimp scampi delivers Mediterranean coastal flavors with golden crispy edges. Fragrant herbs and zesty lemon complement succulent shrimp that eager gourmets will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) butter, melted, divided
- ⅓ cup (30 g) Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 brown shallot, minced
- 2 tbsps lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsps Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, crushed (or more to taste)
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, to taste
- 3 lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a searing 425ºF, positioning a spacious baking dish for the culinary endeavor.
- Seasoning: Lavish the shrimp with lemon zest, minced shallots, molten butter, and delicate seasonings, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Arrangement: Choreograph the marinated shrimp in a sunburst configuration, positioning pieces from the outer perimeter toward the dish’s core.
- Crisp Topping: Forge a golden crust by amalgamating Panko crumbs, garlic, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and parsley into a harmonious blend.
- Coating: Cascade the seasoned breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp, creating an alluring, uniform layer.
- Baking: Transfer the dish to the blazing oven, roasting for 12-13 minutes until shrimp transition from translucent to pearlescent and edges begin to bubble.
- Finishing: Activate the broiler for a swift minute, vigilantly monitoring to achieve a bronzed, crisp exterior without scorching.
- Serving: Liberate from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, splash with citrus, and present alongside vibrant lemon wedges for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Shrimp Selection Strategy: Choose medium-sized, deveined shrimp for consistent cooking and optimal texture throughout the dish.
- Temperature Control Trick: Use a reliable meat thermometer to ensure shrimp reach 145°F internal temperature without overcooking, preventing rubbery texture.
- Crumb Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture gently onto shrimp to create a uniform, crispy layer that adheres during baking and delivers maximum flavor crunch.
- Citrus Enhancement Hack: Zest lemon before juicing to maximize flavor complexity and add bright, aromatic notes to the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg