Grecian Style Shrimp Scampi

This Grecian Style Shrimp Scampi offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian-American dish by incorporating Mediterranean flavors. Plump jumbo shrimp are nestled in a savory sauce made from butter, olive oil, garlic, and warm spices like paprika and rosemary. The dish is topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted breadcrumbs, creating a perfect contrast between the tender seafood and the crunchy, salty crust. It bakes quickly in the oven, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner. The combination of rich fats and bright herbs results in a comforting, aromatic meal that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1307.3

Description

This Grecian Style Shrimp Scampi offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian-American dish by incorporating Mediterranean flavors. Plump jumbo shrimp are nestled in a savory sauce made from butter, olive oil, garlic, and warm spices like paprika and rosemary. The dish is topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted breadcrumbs, creating a perfect contrast between the tender seafood and the crunchy, salty crust. It bakes quickly in the oven, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner. The combination of rich fats and bright herbs results in a comforting, aromatic meal that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

3 lb Jumbo Shrimp, peeled & Deveined
1 lb Feta Cheese, crumbled
1 cup Unseasoned Bread Crumbs
3 oz Sherry
1 cup Butter
1 cup Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Rosemary
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 tablespoon Paprika
4 Bay Leaves
4 Cloves Garlic, finely minced

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
3
Add olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, paprika, bay leaves, garlic, and sherry to the melted butter. Stir to combine and warm through, creating the scampi sauce.
4
Place the cleaned jumbo shrimp in a single layer in a large baking dish.
5
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the shrimp.
6
Top the feta cheese with the unseasoned bread crumbs.
7
Pour the prepared scampi sauce evenly over the shrimp, feta, and breadcrumbs.
8
Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the breadcrumbs are golden, approximately 25 minutes.
9
Serve hot over rice or angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1307.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 117.8g182%
Saturated Fat 40.5g203%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 5287.0mg221%
Total Carbohydrate 81.7g28%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g118%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 9.7g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure shrimp are fully defrosted and patted dry before baking to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce.

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for the topping.

The recipe calls for a significant amount of butter and oil (1 cup each). If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can reduce the butter to 1/2 cup and the oil to 1/4 cup, though the flavor will be less rich.

"Oregeno" in the original ingredient list is corrected to Oregano.

Watch the shrimp closely near the end of baking time, as jumbo shrimp can become rubbery if overcooked.

Keywords: shrimp, scampi, greek, feta, baked, seafood, garlic, rosemary, paprika, breadcrumbs, dinner, oven, herbs, mediterranean, quick, easy, comfort food, sherry, bay leaf, oregano

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/grecian-style-shrimp-scampi/