Here’s a delicious Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake recipe — buttery, garlicky shrimp tossed with pasta in a cheesy, lemony cream sauce, then baked until golden and bubbly!
🧀 Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
⭐ Ingredients:
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8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or linguine)
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1/4 cup chopped parsley
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
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Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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In the same pan, add white wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened (3–4 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce in a large bowl. Add half of the mozzarella and chopped parsley. Mix well.
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Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and optional breadcrumbs.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top. Broil for 1–2 minutes if you want extra crispiness.
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Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot!
