Description
Barefoot Contessa Baked Shrimp Scampi elevates seafood with Ina Garten’s signature elegance. Succulent jumbo shrimp bake in a rich garlic-butter sauce, promising Mediterranean coastal flavors that invite you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 900g (2 lbs) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, butterflied, tails on
Butter and Aromatics:
- 170g (12 tablespoons/1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 4 teaspoons)
- 2 shallots, finely minced (approximately ¼ cup)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chilli flakes
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon (approximately 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large egg yolk
- 60g (⅔ cup) panko breadcrumbs
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 400g linguine pasta, cooked according to package instructions (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the oven’s temperature to 428°F (392°F fan/gas mark 7), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even heating.
- Select fresh, plump shrimp and transfer them into a mixing vessel. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, splash white wine, sprinkle sea salt, and crack black pepper over the seafood. Let the shrimp absorb these flavors at ambient temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Craft the aromatic butter blend by combining softened unsalted butter with finely minced garlic, delicately chopped shallots, freshly chopped parsley, fragrant rosemary, zesty chilli flakes, vibrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, rich egg yolk, crisp panko breadcrumbs, precise sea salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk and fold ingredients until they form a cohesive, fragrant mixture.
- Select an oven-safe ceramic or glass baking dish approximately 14 inches oval. Arrange shrimp in a symmetrical single layer, positioning cut sides downward with elegant tails pointing toward the center. Pour remaining marinade evenly across the seafood.
- Generously spread the prepared butter mixture across the shrimp, ensuring complete and uniform coverage. The topping should create a luxurious, textured blanket over the seafood.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the shrimp to transform into a vibrant pink color and become hot and bubbling.
- Optional: For an enhanced golden-brown crust, activate the broiler and position the dish underneath for an additional 1-2 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and immediately transfer onto a bed of freshly prepared linguine pasta. Garnish with bright lemon wedges for a citrusy accent and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select Peak-Quality Seafood: Handpick plump, fresh shrimp with a vibrant pink or translucent color, ensuring maximum flavor and tender texture.
- Soften Butter Strategically: Allow butter to reach room temperature naturally, creating a smooth, spreadable consistency that blends seamlessly with herbs and garlic.
- Monitor Cooking Precision: Watch shrimp carefully during baking, removing them immediately when they turn pink and curl slightly to prevent rubbery, overcooked results.
- Elevate Topping Crispness: Activate broiler for a quick 1-2 minute finale, transforming the surface into a golden, irresistibly crunchy layer that adds delightful texture.
- Serve with Immediate Enthusiasm: Plate hot shrimp scampi directly from the oven, pairing with warm pasta or crusty bread to capture the dish’s maximum aromatic essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 4,350 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 221 mg