Description
Succulent shrimp dejonghe brings Belgian coastal comfort to dinner tables with its rich, buttery essence. Garlic-infused breadcrumbs and tender seafood create a luxurious experience you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail shells removed
Dairy and Fats:
- 2 sticks (1 cup / 227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F, ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Create a flavorful paste by combining softened butter with breadcrumbs, incorporating sherry, herbs, aromatics, and seasonings until well blended and thick.
- Generously coat the bottom of a ceramic baking dish with remaining butter, creating a rich foundation for the shrimp.
- Arrange shrimp in a uniform layer across the buttered surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Lavishly spread the prepared breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp, covering most of the seafood with the aromatic topping.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until butter becomes bubbly, shrimp turn pink and opaque, and breadcrumbs develop a light golden hue.
- Activate the broiler and quickly crisp the surface for 2-3 minutes, watching attentively to achieve a golden-brown, crunchy topping without burning.
Notes
- Choose larger, jumbo shrimp for a more luxurious texture and easier eating experience.
- Always pat shrimp dry before layering to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Substitute sherry with white wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic version if needed.
- Fresh herbs dramatically enhance flavor compared to dried versions, so use them when possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg