Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi provides 37g protein and 272 calories per serving — high protein-to-calorie ratio makes this ideal for aggressive fat loss phases. Six servings come together quickly on the stovetop, giving you a seafood rotation option that breaks up chicken monotony while staying lean.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(907g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(30g)
- •Shallot
- •Unsalted Butter(80g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(80g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(30g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 425º F (220°C). Combine shrimp, lemon juice, white wine, shallots, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a skillet or baking dish. Mix well to coat shrimp.
- 2OPTIONAL: Starting from the outer edge of your skillet or dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer towards the centre of the pan. Set aside.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the remaining melted butter, bread crumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the chopped parsley; mix well.
- 4Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp and bake for 12 minutes, or until hot and bubbling, and the shrimp are 'just' cooked through. Change oven settings to broil or grill for a further minute or so, until the top is crispy and golden.
- 5Garnish with remaining parsley, squeeze over a drizzle of lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
272
calories
37g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 382 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
6 servings per batch · ~243g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi have per serving?
Each serving provides 37g of protein at 272 calories, with 14g fat and 25g carbs. This makes it a solid mid-range protein dish for hitting daily macro targets.
How long does Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 6 servings in a single stovetop batch. You're batch-cooking a week's worth of dinners without extended prep or cooking time.
Is Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi good for muscle gain?
At 37g protein and 272 calories per serving, this recipe works well as a lean protein base during muscle gain phases when you need to hit 180-200g daily protein while controlling fat intake. The 25g carbs per serving supports workout nutrition without excess calories.
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