Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Casserole, Main Dish, Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs medium shrimp
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • ground nutmeg (just a pinch)
  • salt, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. Add shrimp to a large pot with enough water to cover; bring slowly to a boil; drain into a colander and when cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and set aside.

  2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sherry, garlic, parsley, chives, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.

  3. Add in the bread crumbs and toss until the mixture is well blended and the crumbs are very buttery.

  4. Arrange half the shrimp in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

  5. Spread half the crumb mixture over the shrimp.

  6. Add remaining shrimp in another layer; top with remaining crumb mixture.

  7. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.

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