Shrimp Scampi Bake

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Shrimp Scampi Bake to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Shrimp Scampi Bake, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-
• style mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
• parsley
• 2 pounds medium raw shrimp,
• shelled, deveined, with tails
• attached

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley

Step 3: Technique & Execution

When the butter melts completely, remove from heat

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Arrange shrimp in a shallow baking dish

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.