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This Shrimp Scampi Bake is really quick and easy twist on the classic. You cook the noodles then toss them with a cream-cheese and garlic sauce and shrimp. Bake until it’s all heated through. So good. So easy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. uncooked spaghetti
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarse black pepper
- 1 and 1/2 lb. raw, peeled, tail-off medium-sized shrimp
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions but scoop out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid just before you drain it the pasta.
- Meanwhile, put the cream cheese and butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until butter is melted. Use a whisk to really stir it up and get it incorporated together. Stir in the 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, the parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Transfer the drained pasta to a 9×13″ cake pan or casserole. Add the cream cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add the raw shrimp and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Stir again. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake until shrimp are cooked through (you can tell because they’ve all turned really pink and curled up) and the cheese on top is starting to brown, about 30 minutes.
I had to omit the parsley due to a food allergy in my household. But it still turned out wonderfully. Something I will for sure make again since it doesn’t take up too much time to make.
Patricia, It is such a quick and easy recipe. Glad you liked it!
Made this last night. Had a little difficulty blending the sauce, don’t think it was warm enough. Added lightly steamed broccoli and tomatoes, turned out pretty good and hubby was s huge fan.
Natalya, Yes, the sauce is tough to get mixed together but it does get there after a couple of minutes of stirring. Your variation with the added veggies sounds delicious. Glad you guys enjoyed it!
What a hearty and delicious sounding pasta dish! I love all the flavors and of course who doesn’t love pasta and shrimp….yum!
What a fabulous dinner for busy weeknights!
I love how easy this is! I am definitely trying this…I know my family will love this recipe!
This quick and easy shrimp dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. I normally saute shrimp, but I like the idea of baking them.