Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1  (3-ounce) piece French bread baguette
  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2  garlic cloves, minced
  • 2  tablespoons  butter, divided
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2  pounds  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
  • 2  medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound)
  • 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, and garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumb mixture; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown and garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.

3. Coat 6 individual gratin dishes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in dishes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until the shrimp are done. Drizzle with vinegar.