Classic Shrimp Scampi

By Rabsum

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 6 tbsp butter
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp parmigiana cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1 baguette, sliced
• 1 lemon in wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the wine. In a small bowl, mash the butter with the garlic, cheese, parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper. Season the butter with salt and pepper

2. Arrange the shrimp side by side in a single layer in a ceramic baking dish and drizzle and accumulated juices on top. Spread a scant tsp of seasoned butter over each shrimp.

3.Bake the shrimp for about 7 minutes, until almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil the shrimp about 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes, or until browned and bubbling. Serve immediately with the baguette slices and lemon wedges.

Shrimp can be prepared through step 2 and refrigerated overnight .