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A layered shrimp scampi pasta bake with creamy white sauce, melted cheese, and herbs. Juicy shrimp sit on top of rotini pasta baked to perfection, with a golden crust and a sprinkle of parsley for garnish.

shrimp scampi pasta bake

This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake takes all the buttery, garlicky flavors of classic shrimp scampi and turns them into a rich, creamy baked pasta that looks restaurant-worthy but takes under 30 minutes of prep. Tender shrimp, lemony garlic butter sauce, and melted mozzarella come together for the perfect comfort dinner that reheats beautifully for easy leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American, Seafood
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti - Cooked 2 minutes short of al dente
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp - Peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoon Butter -Unsalted preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For sautéing
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional heat
  • ½ cup White wine -Or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice -Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream -For creamy sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded divided
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • to taste Salt & pepper - Adjust to your liking
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs - Mixed with melted butter for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Melted for breadcrumb topping
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - Extra for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For boiling pasta)
  • 1 12-inch skillet (For cooking shrimp and sauce)
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (For assembling and baking)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Cheese grater (For fresh parmesan)

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta 2 minutes shy of al dente. Drain, saving 1 cup of pasta water. Toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
    A skillet filled with garlic butter shrimp pasta, featuring tender shrimp and spaghetti tossed in a light, buttery sauce with fresh parsley. The dish glistens with olive oil and golden bits of sautéed garlic.
  3. Add shrimp and sauté about 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer 1 minute to reduce slightly.
  5. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and half the mozzarella until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Category: Sauce
  6. Return shrimp to skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss together. Add a splash of pasta water if sauce is too thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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