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Shrimp Scampi

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 12 to 15 per pound shrimp in the shell
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. dry white wine
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 3 T. minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ⅔ cup panko
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
  • Place shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Let sit.
  • In another bowl, mash butter, garlic, shallots, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined.
  • Lay shrimp in a baking dish in a single layer cut side down with the tails curling up and towards the center of the dish.
  • Pour the rest of the marinade over the shrimp.
  • Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • To brown you can broil 1 min if desired.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.