This Baked Shrimp Scampi is made with tender shrimp baked in a buttery garlic, white wine and lemon sauce, then finished with crispy panko breadcrumbs on top.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Shrimp scampi is one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but is actually incredibly easy to make. This baked version makes it even simpler because everything comes together right in one baking dish.

The buttery garlic sauce has just the right amount of lemon, white wine and red pepper flakes to give it tons of flavor without overpowering the shrimp. A crispy panko topping is the perfect finishing touch and makes this such a great easy dinner for entertaining or a weeknight meal.

Why You’ll Love It

Quick and easy: The shrimp only need about 10 minutes in the oven, making this a fantastic last-minute dinner.
Incredible scampi flavor: Butter, garlic, white wine, lemon and parsley give you all those classic shrimp scampi flavors.
Minimal cleanup: Almost everything comes together right in the baking dish.
Great for entertaining: It looks and tastes impressive without requiring much work at all.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this delicious meal. You can find the measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Shrimp – Use cleaned and deveined shrimp with the tails left on for easy preparation and a beautiful presentation.
Salt and pepper – Simple seasonings that enhance the natural flavor of the shrimp.
Garlic powder – Adds another layer of savory garlic flavor directly to the shrimp.
Paprika – Gives the shrimp a little extra flavor and beautiful color as they bake.
Butter – Creates the rich, flavorful base of the scampi sauce.
Fresh garlic – One of the most important flavors in classic shrimp scampi and a must for that delicious garlicky sauce.
White wine – Adds acidity and depth to the buttery sauce and gives the dish that classic scampi flavor.
Lemon juice – Brightens up the rich butter sauce with fresh citrus flavor.
Lemon zest – Adds an extra pop of concentrated lemon flavor.
Fresh parsley – Gives the scampi freshness and a little color.
Red pepper flakes – Add just a touch of heat to balance the buttery sauce.
Panko breadcrumbs – Create a light, crispy topping that adds great texture to the tender shrimp.

How to Make It

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Pour a little of the butter mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and spread it around.

marinated shrimp with butter in baking dish

Arrange the seasoned shrimp in the baking dish in an even layer. Pour the remaining garlic butter evenly over the shrimp. Melt some additional butter and stir it together with the panko breadcrumbs until they’re evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttery panko mixture over the shrimp.

seasoned shrimp in baking dish with butter and seasoned breadcrumbs

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque and cooked through. Switch the oven to broil and broil briefly until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them because they can brown very quickly. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon, if desired, and serve warm.

Pro Tips

Pat the shrimp dry first. Removing excess moisture helps the seasonings stick and keeps the sauce from becoming watery.
Use similarly sized shrimp. They’ll cook more evenly and be ready at the same time.
Don’t overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook incredibly quickly and can become rubbery when left in the oven too long.
Watch closely while broiling. Panko can go from perfectly golden to burnt very quickly under the broiler.
Use fresh lemon juice. Since there are so few ingredients in shrimp scampi, fresh lemon really makes a difference.
Serve it right away. Shrimp scampi is at its best hot from the oven while the shrimp are tender and the topping is crispy.

Variations

For an extra cheesy version, sprinkle a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the panko topping before baking.
If you prefer a little more heat, increase the red pepper flakes. You can also leave them out completely if you’re serving anyone who doesn’t like spice.
For an alcohol-free version, replace the white wine with chicken or seafood broth and add a little extra fresh lemon juice for acidity.
You can also add a little Italian seasoning to the shrimp if you’d like to bring another layer of flavor to the dish.

What to Serve With Baked Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi is fantastic served over pasta because the noodles soak up all of that buttery garlic and lemon sauce. Linguine, spaghetti or angel hair would all work beautifully.

For something lighter, serve it with roasted vegetables, asparagus or a simple green salad. Don’t forget some crusty Italian bread or garlic bread for soaking up every last bit of the scampi butter from the bottom of the baking dish.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftover baked shrimp scampi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.

Because shrimp can easily become tough when reheated, warm leftovers gently. Reheat them in a skillet over low heat with some of the leftover butter sauce just until warmed through.

The crispy panko topping will soften somewhat once refrigerated, so this recipe is definitely best served fresh.

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