Shrimp Scampi
- 20m Prep Time
- 6m Cook Time
- 26m Ready In
Quick and easy shrimp scampi broiled with garlic, oregano, and bread crumbs. Serve over rice for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 907 g fresh shrimp
- 9.86 ml chopped fresh garlic chopped
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 2.46 ml dried crushed oregano crushed
- 29.6 ml fine fresh bread crumbs
- 118 ml extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper ground
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 8 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 24 mg
- Iron: 0.62 mg
- Magnesium: 4.74 mg
- Phosphorus: 12.6 mg
- Potassium: 35.6 mg
- Zinc: 0.12 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 907 g fresh shrimp
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 29.6 ml fine fresh bread crumbs
- 118 ml extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Prepare
- Chop 9.86 ml chopped fresh garlic
- Crush 2.46 ml dried crushed oregano
- freshly ground black pepper, ground
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Set the broiler to high and position an oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heating element.
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Step 2.
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 3.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
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Step 4.
Line a baking dish or rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the foil.
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Step 5.
Place the baking dish under the broiler and cook for 5 to 6 minutes without turning the shrimp. The shrimp should be pink and opaque when done.
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Step 6.
Remove the shrimp from the broiler, baste with any pan juices, and serve immediately over hot rice.