INA GARTEN'S BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

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2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 extra-large egg yolk
2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
Lemon wedges, for serving
NOTE: I calculate 6 large shrimp per serving, which was plenty.

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. 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. 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. NOTE: I used every one of these ingredients, and didn't regret it. The red pepper flakes gave so much flavor, but wasn't too hot at all. 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.* *NOTE: You can also serve these in individual gratin/ramekin dishes. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. NOTE: At this point, you can keep this refrigerated for a few hours, until your guests arrive. 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.