Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
This baked shrimp scampi pasta combines buttery garlic shrimp, lemon, and herbs with pasta and cheese—an easy, elegant dinner for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta Bake, Seafood
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
12 oz linguine or penne pasta
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink on both sides (2–3 minutes). Remove shrimp and set aside.
Deglaze skillet with white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add lemon zest and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the scampi sauce. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
Transfer pasta to the prepared baking dish. Top with shrimp and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley and basil. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream with the Parmesan cheese.
Swap wine with broth if avoiding alcohol.
Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/shrimp-scampi-pasta-bake/
