Butterflied Baked Shrimp

Name: Butterflied Baked Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 946 milliliters arugula, cleaned; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 473 milliliters fresh bread crumbs; 113 grams butter, melted; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp chopped garlic; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 servings Lemon wedges, for garnish; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh oregano leaves; 4 servings Salt; 16 extra larges shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Butterflied Baked Shrimp a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 523 calories, 14g of protein, and 34g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up thyme leaves, salt, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch them carefully as they burn very quickly.

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Remove from the oven and cool. Raise the oven to 500 degrees F.

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Butterfly the shrimp by slicing from the tail to the front on the top of the shrimp, where the vein was. Slice as deep as possible without cutting all the way through. Turn the shrimp over and make 3 small shallow slits horizontally across the shrimp, being careful not to cut all the way through. These slits will prevent the shrimp from curling during cooking. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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Mix together the oregano, thyme, parsley, basil and garlic.

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Add the garlic herb mixture to the bread crumbs and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

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Brush a large ovenproof skillet with some of the melted butter, coating the bottom well. Dip the shrimp in the butter, opened side down, and then dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing so they stick.

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Place the shrimp, bread crumb side up, in the skillet in 1 layer.

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When all of the shrimp are in the pan, drizzle the top with a little more of the melted butter.

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Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are just cooked through and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

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Toss the arugula with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Divide the arugula among 4 plates.

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Place 4 shrimp around each pile of arugula.

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Drizzle with more butter, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

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Servings:

946milliliters

arugula, cleaned 4servings

Freshly ground black pepper 473milliliters

fresh bread crumbs 113grams

butter, melted 2Tbsps

chopped fresh basil leaves 2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley leaves 1Tbsp

chopped fresh thyme leaves 1Tbsp

chopped garlic 1

lemon, juiced 4servings

Lemon wedges, for garnish 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 2Tbsps

chopped fresh oregano leaves 4servings

Salt 16extra larges

shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Mark West Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.

Mark West Pinot Grigio

Crisp and clean, this wine features honeydew, stone fruit, and citrus with a subtle, clean, lingering finish.Try pairing with good old fish and chips, summer salads, and steamed clams by the dozen...or dozens.