Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice
Juicy shrimp baked in a garlic butter sauce served over fragrant cauliflower rice for a low-carb, flavorful dinner that comes together quickly. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (low-carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Place 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the shrimp.
- Step 4: Bake shrimp for 8-10 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Step 5: While shrimp bakes, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cups cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Step 6: Season cauliflower rice with 1/4 tsp black pepper and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
- Step 7: Serve the baked shrimp over the cauliflower rice, spooning any extra garlic butter sauce from the baking dish on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Rice low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
