Quick and Easy Creamy BAKED Shrimp Scampi!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna offers a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Mix in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until combined.

In a baking dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer.

Pour the creamy mixture over the shrimp evenly.

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, chopped parsley, and olive oil; mix well.

Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the shrimp and sauce.

Spray the top with cooking spray for extra crispiness.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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