Shrimp Scampi Garlic Bread Bowls (Print Version)

Buttery shrimp, pasta or rice, and crisp garlic bread create a flavorful Italian-inspired main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Scampi

01 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Base

08 - 8 ounces linguine, spaghetti, or cooked white rice

→ Garlic Bread

09 - 1 baguette or loaf, sliced
10 - Unsalted butter, melted
11 - Garlic, finely minced and mixed with melted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, or prepare rice as desired. Drain and keep warm.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Pour in white wine or chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce slightly reduces. Remove from heat.
04 - Preheat oven or toaster. Spread melted garlic butter evenly over bread slices. Toast or bake at 400°F until golden brown and crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
05 - Serve shrimp and sauce over prepared pasta or rice. Accompany each bowl with warm garlic bread.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to make and totally doable on a weeknight
  • Uses only a handful of ingredients you probably have already
  • Brings restaurant flavor to your table without much effort
  • Easily customizable with pasta or rice for whatever you have on hand
  • The garlic bread soaks up all the buttery juices for a satisfying finish
02 -
  • Great source of lean protein thanks to shrimp
  • Perfect for casual dinners and impressing company alike
  • Sauce clings beautifully to both pasta and rice
03 -
  • For the best shrimp dont skip patting them dry before cooking. I have learned that this extra step gives you a nice sear and keeps them tender.
  • Toasting the garlic just right makes all the difference too. Stay close and do not walk away from the skillet. The minute the garlic smells sweet and the butter is bubbling add your shrimp and keep everything moving. You will have a restaurant worthy meal on your table in no time.

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