Description
Ina Garten’s stuffed shrimp recipe combines succulent seafood with herbed cream cheese and crispy breadcrumbs. Mediterranean flavors shine through this elegant appetizer that delights guests with its rich, creamy texture and golden-brown finish you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) shrimp (12 to 15 per lb, in shell)
- 12 tbsps (1 ½ sticks or 170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 extra-large egg yolk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dry white wine
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) good olive oil
- ⅔ cup (55 g) panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
- 4 tsps (4 cloves) minced garlic
- ¼ cup (40 g) minced shallots
- 3 tbsps (12 g) minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp (1 g) minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F, positioning rack in center position for even heat distribution.
- Shrimp Processing: Butterfly large shrimp while preserving delicate tails, then place in a spacious mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine, seasoning generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Allow seafood to rest and absorb marinade at room temperature.
- Herb Butter Creation: Combine softened unsalted butter with garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly, ensuring uniform consistency and balanced flavor profile. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assembly: Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer within an oven-safe ceramic dish, orienting tails upward. Lavishly spread herbed butter mixture across each shrimp, guaranteeing complete flavor coverage.
- Roasting: Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are thoroughly heated and slightly bubbling. Activate broiler for a final 60-90 seconds to achieve a golden, crispy exterior, monitoring closely to prevent scorching.
- Serving: Plate immediately with fresh lemon wedges, presenting a vibrant and aromatic seafood delicacy while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Butterfly Technique: Create precise butterfly cuts to maximize butter absorption and ensure even cooking, keeping shrimp tails intact for elegant presentation.
- Marination Magic: Allow shrimp to rest at room temperature with wine and oil for 15-20 minutes, helping flavors penetrate deeply and softening the seafood’s texture.
- Butter Blend Precision: Ensure butter is genuinely softened, not melted, for perfect emulsification and smooth coating on shrimp, preventing greasy results.
- Broiler Watch: Monitor closely during final 60-90 seconds under broiler, as seconds can transform dish from golden perfection to burnt disaster; golden-brown color signals ideal doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg