Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi (7-9-2019)
July 9th, 2019 by Jim Field
- 2 lbs. shrimp, peeled, de-veined and tails off.
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white wine (or extra lemon juice)
- 1 spring onion, minced
- 1/3 cup melted butter, divided
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup Panko crumbs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges to serve
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a well greased baking dish, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, white wine, shallots, 2 teaspoons melted butter. In a small dish, combine remaining butter, bread crumbs, garlic, cheese, pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons chopped parsley; mix well. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over shrimp and bake for 12 minutes or until hot and bubbly and shrimp are just cooked through. Change setting to broil for a few minutes and serve with lemon wedges.