Baked Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 13 min
Total Time: 43 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
  2. 3 tablespoons good olive oil
  3. 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  4. Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  5. 12 Tablespoons (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperatures
  6. 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
  7. 1/4 cup minced shallots
  8. 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  9. 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
  10. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  11. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  12. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  13. 1 extra-large egg yolk
  14. 2/3 cup panko (japanese dried bread flakes)
  15. lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
  2. Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp,
    leaving the tails on. Place the shrimp
    in a mixing bowl and toss gently with
    the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt,
    and 1 teaspoon pepper. Allow to sit at
    room temperature while you make the
    butter and garlic mixture.
  3. In a small bowl , mash the softened
    butter with the garlic, shallots, parsley,
    rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest,
    lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon
    salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined.
  4. Starting from the outer edge of a 14-inch oval
    gratin dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer
    cut side down with the tails curling up and towards
    the center of the dish. Pour the remaining marinade
    over the shrimp. Spread the butter mixture evenly
    over the shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until
    hot and bubbly. If you like the top browned,
    place under a broiler for 1 minute. Serve with
    lemon wedges.