Description
Shrimp scampi pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food, blending succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic butter sauce topped with a crispy panko crust. This dish is easy to prepare, making it perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Just imagine the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you bring this crowd-pleaser to life. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends while enjoying every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on the counter.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for about 3–4 minutes until pink.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp, lemon juice, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg