CHICAGO SHRIMP DE JONGHE

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A version of the dish created in the late nineteenth century for the restaurant in the Chicago hotel owned by Henri de Jonghe. Butter is the essential ingredient so this is not for fat watchers.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Oven

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs medium shrimp
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
ground nutmeg (just a pinch)
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Add shrimp to a large pot with enough water to cover; bring slowly to a boil; drain into a colander and when cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sherry, garlic, parsley, chives, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
  • Add in the bread crumbs and toss until the mixture is well blended and the crumbs are very buttery.
  • Arrange half the shrimp in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Spread half the crumb mixture over the shrimp.
  • Add remaining shrimp in another layer; top with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 271.1, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.5

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