Description
Succulent shrimp scampi pasta bake brings Italian coastal flavors to home kitchens with rich garlic butter sauce. Creamy parmesan and fresh herbs elevate this comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 oz pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) while preparing a pot of salted water for pasta cooking.
- Cook pasta to al dente texture, ensuring it remains slightly firm, then thoroughly drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- In a spacious skillet, melt butter over medium heat and gently sauté minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Add raw shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become opaque, then transfer to the pasta bowl.
- Pour white wine into the same skillet, scraping any browned bits from the pan’s surface to capture maximum flavor.
- Incorporate heavy cream, grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the wine reduction, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and develops a rich consistency.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and shrimp, mixing thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a prepared baking dish and generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt completely and develop a golden, bubbly surface.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving immediately while hot.
Notes
- Swap shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options, making the dish versatile for various dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising flavor.
- Keep an eye on pasta during initial cooking to ensure perfect al dente texture, preventing mushy results in the final bake.
- Opt for fresh shrimp when possible, as frozen can release excess water and dilute the creamy sauce’s richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg