Description
Zesty Mediterranean sheet pan shrimp scampi brings coastal Italian flavors to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Garlic-infused prawns sizzle alongside lemon and herbs, delivering restaurant-quality magic right from your kitchen while you savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
Aromatic and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Citrus and Garnish:
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F, ensuring optimal cooking temperature for succulent shrimp.
- Combine shrimp with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly coating each morsel with aromatic seasonings.
- Arrange seasoned shrimp in a single, uniform layer across a spacious sheet pan, strategically placing thin lemon slices atop the seafood for enhanced zesty flavor.
- Transfer sheet pan into preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, monitoring carefully until shrimp transform into a vibrant pink color and achieve translucent opacity, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove pan from oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped parsley, introducing a vivid green accent and herbaceous undertone to the dish.
- Plate the shrimp scampi promptly, accompanying with additional lemon wedges to allow diners to customize their citrus intensity, creating a personalized culinary experience.
Notes
- Opt for jumbo or large shrimp to ensure they don’t overcook and remain juicy during baking.
- Check shrimp doneness by their color transformation from translucent gray to opaque pink with slight curling.
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version or use ghee for a richer dairy-free alternative.
- Reduce red pepper flakes or omit completely for a milder flavor profile suitable for sensitive palates.
- Quickly pat shrimp dry before seasoning to prevent excess moisture and achieve better caramelization.
- Elevate dish with fresh herbs like dill or chives for additional aromatic complexity.
- Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg