Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a creamy, flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp and pasta baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- Linguine or fettuccine pasta
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; add grated Parmesan until melted and combined.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy shrimp mixture in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with scallops or add vegetables like spinach for added nutrition. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes during cooking for a spicy kick.