Golden Baked Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi (Gluten-Free Italian Crowd-Pleaser)
This elegant, gluten-free dish features plump shrimp baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a golden, crispy topping. It's a simple yet impressive main course perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 6 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for topping
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, omit for dairy-free
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or on the stovetop to preserve the crispy topping. Make-Ahead: You can prepare the garlic butter sauce and assemble the dish (without baking) up to 4 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Variations: For extra spice, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Serve over gluten-free pasta, zucchini noodles, or with crusty gluten-free bread to soak up the delicious sauce.