This Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs is a savory, oven-baked seafood dish loaded with garlic, butter, lemon, and crispy bread crumbs. It's a quick and elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes, this shrimp recipe is a seafood lover’s dream!
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish in a single layer.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, wine, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pour mixture over shrimp.
In another bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle evenly over shrimp.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and breadcrumbs are golden.
Serve hot with lemon wedges or over pasta/rice.
Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp for best results.
Add extra lemon zest for more citrus flavor.
Can be served as an appetizer or main dish.