Baked Scampi

Name: Baked Scampi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Scampi to clean (approximately 12-16 scampi) 1.8 lbs; Cherry tomatoes 1 &frac13; cup; Garlic poached 2 cloves; Lemon peel 1; Lemon thyme to taste; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Parsley to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

When you're dreaming of the Italian Mediterranean coast, oven-baked shrimp scampi is probably what pops into your head. It's like seeing those charming dinner tables, you know? Really good stuff. The dish feels special, yet keeps things simple and unfussy. Just imagine those tender, slightly sweet scampi, baked perfectly with cherry tomatoes that get all golden and soft. Seriously good.

The real magic? It's that classic Italian touch of minimalism: a splash of good olive oil, a shake of salt, a bit of chopped parsley, and some lemon zest to brighten everything up. Thing is, as the tomatoes roast, they turn a little tangy and mix with the scampi juices. Super tasty. It’s light yet full of flavor without feeling heavy. And listen, it's the kind of baked shrimp scampi that wins people over, even if they're usually into pasta or heartier seafood.

Whether it’s a Sunday lunch or one of those nights when you want something elegant without the fuss, this easy shrimp scampi recipe is a perfect fit. Pretty much. Coastal regions of Italy—especially in the south and center—have long sworn by this way of cooking seafood. They let fresh ingredients shine without covering them up. And you know what? Each bite offers a taste of the sea. That little bit of moist, herby sauce at the bottom of the pan? Perfect for soaking up with crusty bread.

Some folks might toss it with pasta for a simple shrimp scampi pasta, but honestly, it stands alone beautifully as an oven-baked shrimp scampi. It feels both classy and relaxed, which is great. The dish really really shows how a few quality ingredients, treated with care, can create a meal that’s just right for sharing. A favorite among fans of healthy shrimp recipes and anyone who loves a quick seafood dinner with a touch of style. Bring this out for your next get-together, and look, you might find people asking for the recipe before the plates are even cleared. It's a little taste of the Mediterranean, right at home.

How to prepare Baked Scampi

To prepare the baked scampi, first cut the cherry tomatoes in half 1, transfer them to a baking dish, and season with lemon thyme 2 and garlic 3.

Continue with salt, pepper 4, and oil 5. Bake in a fan oven at 392°F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, thoroughly wash the scampi under running water, then make an incision starting from the tail up to the head 6. Butterfly the crustaceans and remove the intestines.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 7, season with salt 8 and pepper. Drizzle with oil 9 and bake when there are 3 to 5 minutes left for the tomatoes to finish cooking. The larger the scampi, the longer they will need to cook.

Remove both the scampi 10 and the cherry tomatoes 11 from the oven. Plate them by placing the cherry tomatoes at the bottom of the plate, then arrange the scampi on top 12.

Add some of the liquid released by the cherry tomatoes during cooking 13 and finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest 14. Your baked scampi are ready to be served 15!

Storage

Baked scampi should be consumed as soon as they are ready, but if there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator, in a closed container, for up to 1 day.

Tip

If you love intense flavors, you can add Taggiasca olives and capers to the cherry tomatoes for a more Mediterranean taste. If you want to turn baked scampi into a main course, you can use the cherry tomatoes and cooking juices to dress long pasta, like linguine or spaghetti, to be completed with the freshly baked scampi. A real delight!

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Baked Scampi

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How to prepare Baked Scampi

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