Description
This creamy, cheesy, and garlicky Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy shrimp, rich butter sauce, and melted cheese in a perfectly baked dish!
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced & zested)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Cook the Pasta
- Boil salted water and cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Sauté the Garlic & Shrimp
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
4. Make the Creamy Sauce
- Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth, simmering for 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
5. Combine the Pasta with Sauce
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
6. Assemble the Dish
- Transfer pasta to the baking dish. Layer cooked shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
7. Bake the Pasta
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Garnish and Serve
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp provides better texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp: Shrimp should be just pink when removed from the pan.
- Don’t overcook pasta: The pasta will cook further in the oven, so make sure it’s al dente.
- Extra crunch: Add breadcrumbs on top before baking for added texture.
- Adjust spice: Omit or reduce red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, bake
- Cuisine: Italian, Seafood