Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lb

shrimp

peeled, deveined, butterflied

3 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

dry white wine

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

fresh ground pepper

12 tbsp

unsalted butter

softened

0.25 cup

minced shallot

minced

3 tbsp

fresh parsley leaves

minced

1 tsp

fresh rosemary leaf

minced

0.25 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp

lemon zest

grated

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 unit

extra-large egg yolk

0.67 cup

panko breadcrumbs

2 unit

lemons

cut into wedges

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2
~2 min

Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on.

Step 3
~2 min

Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~2 min

Toss gently with olive oil, white wine, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Let sit at room temperature while making the butter mixture.

Step 6
~2 min

In a small bowl, mash softened butter with minced garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, kosher salt, and pepper until combined.

Step 7
~2 min

Arrange the shrimp in a single layer, cut side down with the tails curling up and towards the center of a 14-inch oval gratin dish.

Step 8
~2 min

Pour any remaining marinade over the shrimp.

Step 9
~2 min

Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.

Step 10
~2 min

Bake for 10-12 minutes until hot and bobbly.

Step 11
~2 min

If you like the top browned, place under the broiler for 1 minute.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The butter mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Serve over linguine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood dish in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Holiday
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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