SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Shrimp with Garlic and Toasted Bread Crumbs image

Provided by Michele Scicolone

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh bread crumbs, made from Italian or French bread
1/3 cup very finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lemon wedges

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a large baking pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 3 tablespoons oil, or enough to moisten the crumbs.
3. Arrange the shrimp in the pan in a single layer, curling each one into a circle. Spoon a little of the crumb mixture onto each shrimp. Drizzle with a little more oil.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp, or until the shrimp turn pink and the crumbs are lightly browned. Serve with lemon wedges.