🍤 Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
🛒 Ingredients
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12 oz linguine or spaghetti
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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4 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup white wine or chicken broth
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté garlic:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
4️⃣ Cook shrimp:
Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink.
Remove shrimp and set aside.
5️⃣ Make sauce:
Add wine (or broth) to skillet. Simmer 2 minutes, scraping pan.
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and cream. Simmer gently.
6️⃣ Combine pasta:
Add cooked pasta to sauce. Toss well.
Season with salt and pepper.
7️⃣ Assemble:
Transfer pasta to baking dish.
Arrange shrimp on top.
Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella evenly.
8️⃣ Bake:
Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9️⃣ Finish:
Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
🔁 Variations
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Chicken instead of shrimp
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Zucchini noodles for low-carb
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Gluten-free pasta
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Extra spice with Cajun seasoning
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Broth instead of wine
🧊 Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: up to 3 months
Reheat in oven or microwave.