Oven shrimp scampi is an easy, one bowl, mix and bake recipe. 5 minutes to prepare, 10 minutes in the oven and you'll have a fancy dinner ready for your family.
Baked Shrimp Scampi
Shrimps swimming in garlicky, buttery sauce topped with Parmesan cheese with a hint of spiciness. Shrimp scampi casserole with no bread crumbs is going to be your favorite low carb easy weeknight dinner.
I've shared with you before my recipe for no wine shrimp scampi which many of you loved. This classic dish has got even better with an easier cooking method and healthier as it is a low carb version.
I've said it before and I am saying this again, shrimps is always in my mind when looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for my family. It is my kids' favorite protein and it is super quick to cook. The only disadvantage is the price, but I usually hunt for offers to make it affordable for my family. When there is a good shrimp offer I stock up my freezer for such nights when everything is going crazy and I have not got a lot of time to cook.
This Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe can be prepped in advance and when you are ready to prepare dinner just pop them in the oven and you are done. I do not like to marinate shrimps for long hours, but I understand that some people like it that way. This recipe needs only 5 minutes of active time to toss all the ingredients together, no layering breadcrumbs or prepping anything here.
What is scampi in shrimp scampi?
Scampi are lobster-like crustaceans with pink shells but cooks here in the United states use shrimps instead.
How do you cook pre cooked shrimp in the oven?
In this recipe, I do not recommend using precooked shrimps. They will curl into rounds with the texture of tires. I almost always buy raw, divined frozen shrimp and let it thaw overnight in the fridge. When it is time to cook the meal, I strain them pat them dry and proceed with the recipe.
How to cook shrimp in the oven?
Cooking shrimp is so easy, cooking shrimp in the oven is even easier and I should say almost effortless. There are a lot of variety recipes for cooking shrimp scampi in the oven, this one is a favorite in my family because it has cilantro. If are one of those people who cannot stand cilantro, feel free to omit.
- Place shrimps on your baking dish and top with butter and olive oil.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, then toss well to coat.
- Arrange the shrimps in a single layer or if you want to go fancy arrange them in circles like shown above.
- Bake in a 400F preheated oven until just turn pink.
What to serve with baked shrimp scampi?
This dish goes well with pasta or with a piece of crusty bread. However for a complete low carb meal try this baked shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles it is so delicious.
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If you are going to make zucchini noodles I highly recommend this hand held spiralizer for a starter.It is cheap, gets the work done and easy to use for beginners and when you do not want to make a 100 zucchini for a big crowd.
Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Baked shrimp scampi
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined.
- 1/3 cup melted butter.
- 1/4 cup olive oil.
- 4 cloves garlic minced. 2 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley leaves.
- 2 Tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro. Note1
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 4 Tablespoons lemon juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste.
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place shrimps on your baking dish and top with butter and olive oil.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Gently toss to combine then arrange in a single layer.
- Place in oven until pink and thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, garnish with more parsley and parmesan cheese if desired and serve.
Scampi was delish. Very easy.
Thank you so much Candace for the feedback, happy you liked it.
We enjoyed this so much for a quick dinner.. loved it and I will be making this again and again for my family.
Thanks Elaine for trying the recipe. Happy you've enjoyed it.
Love shrimp prepared this way. Love. It. Your recipe looks terrific -- thanks.