Baked Shrimp Scampi w/ Lemony Ghee Breadcrumbs

Baked Shrimp Scampi w/ Lemony Ghee Breadcrumbs

Yield: 4-5
Prep time: 12 MinCook time: 13 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ghreat as a main dish or appetizer, it showcases an amazing balance of tender shrimp, buttery breadcrumbs, and citrus fresh flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp Ancient Organics Ghee
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp white wine
  • 3 tbsp ghee
Tools:
  • Medium or Large cast iron skillet

Instructions

Prep the Shrimp
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Wash and peel the shrimp, leaving the tail on.
  3. In a large bowl, add the shrimp, 1 tbsp melted ghee, white white, salt & pepper.
  4. Toss to combine and set aside.
Make the Breadcrumbs
  1. In a small mixing bowl, add the breadcrumbs, grated garlic cloves, most of the chopped parsley, lemon juice from ½ of a lemon, lemon zest, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of melted ghee.
  2. Mix to combine.
Assemble the Shrimp Scampi
  1. Arrange the marinated shrimp in the cast iron skillet in a circular pattern, overlapping each shrimp just a little.
  2. Cover the top in an even layer of the bread crumbs.
Cook & Serve
  1. Cook the shrimp for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Broil for the last minute to get the breadcrumbs extra golden brown.
  3. Serve over pasta or as a side dish. Enjoy!