Description
Enjoy this Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake, a delightful blend of shrimp in a creamy, buttery garlic sauce with baked pasta, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with a little olive oil.
- Sauté Shrimp: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, sauté until pink and opaque, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with the remaining cheeses, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is make-ahead and freezer-friendly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: shrimp, scampi, pasta, bake, dinner, cozy, seafood