BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Baked Shrimp Scampi has tender, juicy shrimp swimming in rich garlic butter and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Paired with some crusty bread you can serve this as a fancy appetizer for guests or a cozy family dinner!

Baked Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Optional - lemon wedges
Bread for serving

Directions
Preheat oven to 425°.
Place shrimp into a 9 x 13” baking dish and
season well with salt and pepper.
Combine butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Stir in Panko breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper.
Scoop mixture over the shrimp and spread evenly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes (time will vary depending on the size of the shrimp). Then broil for another a few minutes until browned. Serve with bread.

Note
My son likes to have this shrimp scampi over rice!

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