Shrimp Gratin

Shrimp baked under a garlicky, herbed breadcrumb-and-butter topping until bubbling and golden.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a buttered gratin dish and season with salt and pepper.
2. Mash together the butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, and olive oil into a coarse paste.
3. Spread or crumble the mixture evenly over the shrimp.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the topping is golden and crisp.
5. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve at once with crusty bread.

Notes

Adapted from Jacques Pepin’s shrimp gratin.