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baked shrimp oreganata with garlic butter sauce and crispy breadcrumbs in a baking dish

Italian Shrimp Oreganata Recipe

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  • Author: Clarice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Shrimp Oreganata is a classic Italian-American dish made with tender shrimp baked in a garlicky lemon butter sauce and topped with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs, all without wine.


Ingredients

1.5 pounds (680g) colossal shrimp cleaned, shells removed, and deveined – size 12-15ct

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons (45g) extra virgin olive oil

3/4 cup (180g) low sodium chicken stock

1 large lemon cut into wedges

6 tablespoons (84g) unsalted butter cubed

1/3 cup (33g) breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons (45g) extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon (15g) lemon juice

6 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons (16g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano

2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prep ingredients
Preheat your oven to 425°F and set one rack in the middle and the other near the top. Mince 2 tablespoons of parsley and 6 cloves of garlic. Grate 2 tablespoons of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Step 2: Make the breadcrumb mixture
Heat a large pan to medium-low and sauté the minced garlic in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the parsley, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and the grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Mix well, then remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the shrimp
Pat dry 1.5 pounds of colossal peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the shrimp in an oven-safe baking dish or large pan with the tails pointing up.

Step 4: Assemble the dish
Top the shrimp with the breadcrumb mixture and pour 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock around the shrimp.

Step 5: Add butter and oil
Top the shrimp with 6 tablespoons of cubed cold butter and drizzle a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on top of the breadcrumbs.

Step 6: Bake the shrimp
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.

Step 7: Broil for a golden top
After 10 minutes, move the baking dish to the top rack and broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Step 8: Serve and enjoy
Remove the shrimp from the oven and serve on plates with lemon wedges and a spoonful of the garlicky pan sauce. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.