Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a luxurious and comforting dish that brings the flavors of a seaside bistro right to your home. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp, tender fusilli pasta, and a creamy garlic sauce, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this dish promises to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and Italian seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta with shrimp mixture, ensuring even coating. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Drizzle with additional lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg