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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

A luxurious and comforting casserole that combines juicy shrimp in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce with pasta and a blend of cheeses, baked until golden and bubbly. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Shrimp
  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
Scampi Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese & Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
    12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp.
    1 lb large shrimp, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  3. Pour wine into skillet to deglaze. Simmer 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
    1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 lemon, 1 cup heavy cream
  4. Add cooked pasta to the sauce; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
    12 oz linguine or spaghetti, salt and black pepper
  5. Transfer pasta to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Arrange cooked shrimp on top.
    1 lb large shrimp
  6. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  7. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Notes

Ahead of Time: Assemble the unbaked casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 5-10 minutes to bake time.
Wine Note: Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc. For a non-alcoholic version, use chicken broth plus an extra squeeze of lemon.
Shrimp Tip: Do not overcook the shrimp in the skillet; they will finish in the oven.