Shrimp de Jonghe (Butter Garlic Shrimp Casserole)

Step 1

In a bowl, mix in 1 stick of room temperature butter with bread crumbs, lemon rind, 1/4 cup parsley, oregano, 1.5 Tbsp chopped garlic, chili flakes, 1/4 cup sherry, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine everything into a compound.

Step 2

Pre heat oven to 375°F.

Step 3

Heat 2 Tbsp butter on medium high heat in a skillet. Add in shrimp along with scallion, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 Tbsp garlic, 1/4 cup sherry, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Mix well and cook till shrimp are no longer grey in color and about to curl up.

Step 5

Remove shrimp to a casserole dish along with the rest of sauce and ingredients. If you are using individual small casserole dishes, divide shrimp accordingly and make single portions.

Step 6

Top each shrimp with a generous dollop of the above compound butter mixture.

Step 7

Bake the shrimp casserole for 20-25 minutes, till the top becomes golden brown. The time may vary depending upon the size of the shrimp.

Step 8

Serve immediately with a splash of lemon along with a side of crusty bread, noodles or salad.