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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Emily

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 615

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 16 oz linguine pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

Equipment

  • Large pot for pasta
  • Colander
  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Wooden spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Set to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Boil linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Pour in lime and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  7. Let simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add cooked pasta, parsley, and half of the Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to coat.
  9. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs.
  11. Broil 1–2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  12. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • For extra garlic flavor, add roasted garlic cloves to the sauce.
  • A cast-iron skillet works beautifully for both stovetop and oven steps.