Baked Shrimp Scampi
This Baked Shrimp Scampi delivers 37g protein and 373 calories per serving — high protein relative to calories, making it ideal for fat loss phases. Quick stovetop prep for 6 servings keeps your weekly cooking to one session. Supports hitting 160g+ daily protein while maintaining aggressive calorie deficits.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(907g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Shallot(60g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Egg Yolk
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(160g)
Plain dry bread crumbs. Panko works too but is lighter per cup.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss gently with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a 12- to 14-inch-wide gratin dish or ovenproof skillet, arrange the shrimp in a circle, starting at the outside and working your way in. If you’d like to make the presentation extra fancy, place the shrimp so that the tails overlap slightly and you end up with a pretty spiral (or just spread the shrimp in a single layer and call it a day). Pour any marinade that has collected in the bottom of the bowl over the shrimp.
- 3In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Add the garlic, shallot, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, egg yolk, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and stir until combined. Add the panko and stir until evenly moistened.
- 4Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the shrimp is just barely cooked through. If you like the top browned, position a rack in the upper third position and turn the oven the broil. Place the pan on the rack and let broil until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden (DO NOT WALK AWAY). This will take less than 1 minute. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
373
calories
37g
protein
18g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 36g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 387 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.8g
6 servings per batch · ~261g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Shrimp Scampi have per serving?
Each serving delivers 37g of protein and 373 calories with 18g fat and 36g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio is strong, making it viable for both maintenance and slight deficit phases.
How long does Baked Shrimp Scampi take to prep?
Quick prep yields 6 servings per batch, so you can prepare a week's worth of shrimp meals with minimal active time. Shrimp cooks faster than chicken or beef, speeding up overall prep.
Is Baked Shrimp Scampi good for fat loss?
At 373 calories and 37g protein per serving, this recipe is solid for fat loss with high satiety from the protein while keeping calories controlled. The carbohydrate content is moderate, allowing flexibility in pairing with lighter side dishes.
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