Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake 🍤🍋🧄✨

Rich, creamy, and bursting with garlicky lemon flavor—this shrimp scampi pasta bake is the perfect comfort dish. With tender shrimp, pasta, and a cheesy golden topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Flavor base: Melt butter in skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Deglaze: Pour in wine (or broth) and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce.
4. Creamy sauce: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently.
5. Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and tender.
6. Combine: Toss pasta into skillet. Stir in Parmesan until creamy and coated.
7. Bake: Transfer to greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs if using.
8. Finish: Bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy hot and creamy perfection.

Tips

Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

Flavor base: Melt butter in skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Deglaze: Pour in wine (or broth) and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce.

Creamy sauce: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently.

Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and tender.

Combine: Toss pasta into skillet. Stir in Parmesan until creamy and coated.

Bake: Transfer to greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs if using.

Finish: Bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serve: Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy hot and creamy perfection.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Add a drizzle of olive oil before serving for richness.
• Variation: Swap shrimp for scallops or chicken for a twist.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a crisp salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~55 minutes
• Kcal: ~420 per serving

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