Easy baked shrimp scampi combines plump, juicy shrimp with butter, white wine, and garlic. It’s then topped with a crunchy, buttery topping.
You can have a restaurant quality meal on the table in 15 minutes.
Why I Love Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, but tastes like it came from a 5 star restaurant. The plump, juicy shrimp is combined in a garlic and white win mix and then topped with crispy, crunchy topping.
It goes really well over pasta or vegetables.
The ingredients are easy to find and it’s ready in 15 minutes.
Baked Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- raw, peeled, deveined shrimp
- garlic, finely minced
- white wine
- melted butter
- panko bread crumbs
- dried parsley
- salt & pepper
How to Make Oven Baked Shrimp Scampi
Detailed instructions and measurements to make X are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, and wine. Mix together to coat.
- Pour into a 9×13 baking dish in an even layer.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Add the melted butter, panko bread crumbs, and parsley to a separate mixing bowl and toss to combine. A fork or your fingers works best.
- Sprinkle the panko & butter mixture evenly over the top of the shrimp.
- Bake in the oven for 14-17 minutes.
Shrimp Scampi (Oven Recipe) Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
- I don’t recommend replacing the panko breadcrumbs with standard breadcrumbs. Panko provides a crunch you won’t get anywhere else.
- Use a wine you enjoy drinking and serve it with the meal. Using a wine you aren’t a fan of will only result in a dish you aren’t a fan of.
I recommend using at least a large shrimp that’s 21-25 per pound.
By being sure you have the right ratio of butter in the breadcrumbs it will help the shrimp scampi crisp up nicely.
Breadcrumbs are a much finer consistency than panko. Panko is a larger, crunchier consistency that’s capable of being butter coated.
No, I do not recommend replacing panko breadcrumbs with flour. You will not get the same flavor or results.
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Baked Shrimp Scampi Substitutions/Alterations
- white wine – if you prefer not to use white wine, you can substitute it with chicken stock. You won’t get the exact same taste, but it’s going to be the closest to it.
- egg yolk – some people like adding an egg yolk for creaminess. This isn’t a flavor I personally enjoy.
- red pepper flakes – for a spicy kick, you can add in some red pepper flakes.
- lemon zest or lemon juice – If you’d like a little citrus, you can squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle it with lemon zest after it’s finished cooking.
How To Serve Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs
- with Parmesan Orzo
- over angel hair pasta
- with Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Baked Shrimp Scampi
Leftover baked shrimp scampi should be store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, I recommend adding it to a skillet and heating over low heat until cooked through. Shrimp can be easily overcooked so I don’t recommend using the microwave.
Meal Planning Tips
I don’t recommend prepping this in advance more than 3 days and you risk overcooking the shrimp when reheating.
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Baked Shrimp Scampi with Bread Crumbs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, and wine. Mix together to coat.
- Pour into a 9×13 baking dish in an even layer.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, panko bread crumbs, and parsley. A fork or your fingers work best. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the shrimp.
- Bake in oven for 14-17 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is absolutely delicious!!! You’d never guess it’s a “lightened up” recipe. Such great flavor and SO easy. It’s a perfect weeknight meal, and would also be great for having guests over as well. I’ve made it twice in the last 2 weeks, and paired it with the Parmesan Orzo. It’s definitely in my rotation of favorite, easy meals.
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
very nice
Excellent flavor!!