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Roasted Shrimp Scampi: The Ultimate Guide to a Simple, Elegant, and Flavor-Packed Dish

Roasted Shrimp Scampi: The Ultimate Guide to a Simple, Elegant, and Flavor-Packed Dish
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Roasted Shrimp Scampi is a simple yet elegant dish made with juicy shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, and fresh lemon juice. Roasting the shrimp brings out rich flavors while keeping the recipe quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights or a light dinner that still feels special.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or 1½ tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon white wine

  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 dashes ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

For Serving

  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, butter (or olive oil), white wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss until well coated.

  • Roast: Spread the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the shrimp—remove them as soon as they turn pink to keep them tender.

  • Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.

  • This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

  • For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan or a splash of extra lemon juice before serving.

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