Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

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October 14, 2026

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Juicy shrimp baked in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce and topped with crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1½ lbs large shrimp peeled, cleaned, and deveined
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

1 stick ½ cup butter, melted and divided
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Juice of 1 lemon

For the Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping

⅓ cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp melted butter reserved from the stick
Olive oil as needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat the cleaned and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated and set aside.
Melt 1 stick of butter and reserve 2 tablespoons for the breadcrumb topping. To the remaining melted butter, add the minced garlic, fresh parsley, and juice of 1 lemon. Stir until well combined.
Pour approximately one-third of the garlic butter mixture into the bottom of your baking dish. Arrange the seasoned shrimp in an even layer, then pour the remaining garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and reserved 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. If the mixture seems too dry, add a small drizzle of olive oil.
Spoon small dollops of the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture evenly over the shrimp.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for approximately 12–15 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and reach an internal temperature of 145°F. The breadcrumb topping should be lightly golden. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Serve and enjoy! Remove from the oven and garnish with additional fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread, pasta, or your favorite sides.