Baked Shrimp Scampi
Baked Shrimp Scampi pairs juicy, just-cooked shrimp with a buttery blend of garlic, lemon, and white wine, finished with a crisp layer of Italian-seasoned bread crumbs. The bright citrus and gentle heat from cayenne balance the rich butter and aromatic parsley. Serve this classic, crowd-pleasing dish for a weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the shrimp in a saucepan, add enough water to cover them by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
- 2
Mix the butter, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a 2-quart casserole dish.
- 3
Place the casserole dish in the oven and start preheating the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Once the butter has melted, gently toss the shrimp in the butter mixture until coated. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the shrimp.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread crumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 559.98 kcal High 28%
- Protein 23.02 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 13.69 g 5%
- Total Fat 44.37 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 27.27 g High 136%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 261.81 mg High 87%
- Sodium 701.69 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.38 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.45 g --
- Added Sugars 1.3 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 122.12 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 263.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 395.16 mcg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin C 3.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Baked Shrimp Scampi is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Dried Parsley, Large Shrimp, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 559.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Shrimp Scampi?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Dried Parsley, Large Shrimp, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Shrimp Scampi?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Shrimp Scampi?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 559.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Baked Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 559.98 calories and 23.02 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 701.69 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.27 g (136% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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