Baked Shrimp Scampi is made in the oven, with lots of garlic, butter, white wine, and the perfect seasonings. Toss the delicious buttery scampi sauce with cooked pasta, and dinner is ready to serve. Oven Baked Shrimp Scampi is packed with flavor and ready in no time! It takes less than 20 minutes to throw together this savory, garlicky shrimp pasta dish, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights but fancy enough for special occasions too. This easy recipe is based on my much-loved baked shrimp recipe, but it creates a ton of savory sauce with the addition of dry white wine. This way, you can add the pasta right directly to the shrimp when it comes out of the oven! Shrimp is such a quick-cooking and versatile protein! I love how it easily takes on whatever flavors you add to it. You’ll find tons of shrimp recipes here because I make them all the time. My Shrimp Boil recipe is a total crowd favorite, and wonderful for an outdoor party. Or try my Garlic Grilled Shrimp or crispy Fried Shrimp instead. You can poach shrimp to make a classic shrimp cocktail or a shrimp cobb salad, or just stick with me here and learn how to make shrimp scampi in the oven!
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Key Ingredients
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Pasta: I like to use spaghetti for shrimp scampi, but this recipe will work with any type of pasta you enjoy. Since the pasta is cooked separately and added to the shrimp at the end, you can substitute gluten-free pasta or low-carb pasta substitutes too. Shrimp: Buy raw shrimp for this recipe. Before you start cooking, be sure that the shrimp is peeled and deveined. Leave the tails on if you like, or remove them to make the dish easier to eat. Garlic: This is a key ingredient in shrimp scampi. Four whole garlic cloves, finely minced, will add amazing savory flavor to the shrimp. Shallot: I like shallot rather than onion when making this recipe for its lighter flavor. White Wine: You might think that you need to cook with expensive wine, but that’s actually not the case! Any wine that you would drink can also be used in recipes. For seafood, I recommend a crisp dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Oaked wines like Chardonnay aren’t ideal for shrimp.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Baked Shrimp Scampi
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C), and boiling a pot of water. Salt the water once it’s boiling, then cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, bake the shrimp:
Recipe Tips
Shrimp Size: Cooking times will vary based on the size of the shrimp that you’re using. 12 minutes is the right amount of time to bake 31-40 size shrimp. Smaller shrimp will cook a bit faster, so be sure to check on them a few minutes early. Pasta Cooking: Always salt your pasta water for flavor. It’s recommended to use about 2 teaspoons of kosher salt for every 2 quarts (8 cups) of water for 8 ounces of pasta. For more tips, see my post on how to perfectly cook pasta. Lemon Zest: When zesting the lemon, ensure you only get the outer yellow part and not the white pith beneath, as it can be bitter. Another tip is to zest the lemon before you juice it, as it’s difficult to remove the zest once you’ve cut the lemon open. Red Pepper Flakes are Optional, but they add a really nice bit of heat to the dish. If you’re not a fan, simply leave them out.
Storing Tips
You should really eat this shrimp pasta meal immediately after cooking it, but if you have leftovers, keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What To Serve With Baked Shrimp Scampi
This super simple scampi pairs perfectly with a variety of different side dishes. I find that simple sides are best since the scampi has so much flavor. Try a simple tossed green salad with vinaigrette, or steamed broccoli for a healthy option. Crusty pieces of homemade no-knead bread or warm dinner rolls are a must for mopping up every last drop of the amazing sauce. For an easy dessert, make some strawberry shortcakes, or no-bake eclair cake! Baked Shrimp Scampi is a delightful and easy pasta dish that you can whip up in less than a half hour! It’s perfect for dinner tonight, or any night in the future. Be sure to Pin this recipe so that you can come back to it. © Little Sunny Kitchen
