Baked Shrimp Scampi
Tools Required:medium bowl, 8×8-inch baking dish, knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, grater
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 30minutes (if thawing frozen shrimp)
Difficulty Cost
Easy! Moderate
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 30minutes (if thawing frozen shrimp)
Difficulty Cost
Easy! Moderate
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. If using fresh shrimp, peel and clean.* If using frozen shrimp, thaw by placing in a baggie then submerging it in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes.
  3. Place shrimp in a medium bowl and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss and let stand while you continue.
  4. Put butter in the baking dish, then place dish in the oven to melt butter.
  5. Mince garlic. When butter has melted but not yet turned brown, remove dish from oven and add garlic. Let stand while you continue.
  6. Coarsely chop optional artichokes and add to baking dish, along with shrimp, juice from half the lemon, and oregano. Stir.
  7. Bake in preheated oven (uncovered) 15 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque. Sprinkle Parmesan on top with about 5 minutes left to cook.
  8. Remove from oven. Garnish with optional parsley and wedges from remaining lemon half if desired.