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Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi

Name: Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter, ½ stick, divided; 4 green onions, sliced, about 2 tablespoons; 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 2 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 large lemons, 1 juiced, about 3 tablespoons, and 1 thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard; ½ cup dry sherry; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on, about 26 to 30; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse black peeper; ½ cup bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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The Strategy:

Turn a classic stovetop dish into an easy oven-roasted favorite that cooks in just minutes. Tender shrimp are roasted in a rich, flavorful sauce of butter, olive oil, garlic, capers, lemon juice, and a splash of dry sherry. Tossed with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, it is a bright, savory dish that is perfect for a quick, sophisticated dinner.

Serves: 4 | Total Time: 30 minutes till it's ready

Ingredients

Scampi Aromatics

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, ½ stick, divided
4 green onions, sliced, about 2 tablespoons
6 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Scampi Liquids and Spices

2 large lemons, 1 juiced, about 3 tablespoons, and 1 thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
½ cup dry sherry
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Shrimp and Garnish

1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on, about 26 to 30
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black peeper
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Raw cooking ingredients for Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Make scampi sauce

Preheat the oven to 425°.
Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the green onions, garlic and capers.
Cook for 1 minute.
Squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon.
Stir in the mustard and sherry.
Sprinkle with red pepper.
Cook until the wine reduces by half and the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.

Bake the shrimp

Remove the skillet from the heat and cool the sauce slightly. Lay lemon slices in the bottom of the baking dish or dishes.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Arrange the shrimp on top of the lemon.
Spoon the sauce over the shrimp.
Bake until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Toast topping and serve

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat.
Add the bread crumbs.
Season with salt, pepper and parsley.
Stir the crumbs and cook until they are just toasted, about 2 minutes.
Remove the dishes from the oven and sprinkle the crumbs over top before serving.

Sunday Best Inspirations

I recommend toasting the bread crumbs for this recipe in your handy cast iron skillet. It’s heavy, it’s huge (about 13-inches in diameter) and it’s seasoned, giving everything a subtle depth of flavor. To appreciate this dish visually as much as you do by taste bud, serve it in individual crocks or mini skillets. One of my favorites is a mini cast iron version.

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The Heart of the Table

The vibrant colors of roasted pink shrimp, golden butter, and green onions bring an instant cheer to the table. This communal dish invites everyone to share and dip crusty bread into the rich garlic-butter sauce, turning a simple meal into a celebration of good food and laughter.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum lemon squeezer with an enamel finish
a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate grey
pure cotton kitchen twine for secure trussing and styling
a pre-seasoned double-burner cast-iron grill pan with high ridges
a fine-blade microplane zester with an ergonomic soft-grip handle
an instant-read digital meat thermometer with a backlit display

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Serve the shrimp scampi directly from the baking dish or transfer to a wide, shallow ceramic platter. Scatter fresh parsley and lemon slices over the top, and surround the platter with warm, sliced baguette.
THE POUR: Pair the buttery, garlicky flavors of this scampi with a crisp, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc served chilled at 45°F in a white wine glass. For a non-alcoholic option, serve a sparkling lemonade infused with fresh mint leaves and a splash of club soda.
THE VIBE: Coastal Dining Room. Bright sunlight and the fresh, citrusy aroma of the scampi create a light, cheerful dinner atmosphere.

Chef’s Recommendations

Bread for the Garlic Butter: Herby Buttermilk Bread
The Green Course: Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
The Glass Before the Shrimp: Dirty Martini
The Closing Note: Glazed Buttermilk Citrus Cake

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