Garlic Shrimp

These shrimp are delicious!  A crusty Parmesan-breadcrumb topping is dusted over these big garlicky shrimp before serving.  Grill or toast some French bread for sopping up the aromatic juices.  Yum!

• 2 dozen large fresh shrimp
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (I used dried)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I like the lesser amount)
• 1/4 to 1/2  cup Parmesan cheese (I like the lesser amount)

Peel shrimp and devein.  Arrange in a 11 x 7 inch baking dish; pour oil over shrimp.  Combine parsley and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle over shrimp.  Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.

Turn shrimp over; drizzle with butter, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.  Bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Yield:  2 servings.

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