Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp - Shrimp De Jonghe
Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp, or Shrimp De Jonghe, is a delicious, crunchy shrimp dish loaded with butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, and dry sherry.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, garlic butter shrimp, shrimp de johghe
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
- 2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup dry sherry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- pinch cayenne, or to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 375˚F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
Arrange the shrimp in the baking dish in a single layer. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, breadcrumbs, sherry, garlic, shallot, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne; mash and mix until thoroughly combined.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove the shrimp from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
- Shrimp: Use jumbo shrimp for best results, but if using smaller shrimp, watch them closely to prevent overcooking and toughness.
- Sherry Alternatives: I prefer dry sherry for this recipe, but white wine, lemon, or lime juice are acceptable substitutes.
- Thawing Shrimp: For frozen shrimp, thaw them thoroughly and always pat dry before cooking.
- Make The Topping in Advance: Make the buttery breadcrumb topping a day ahead, keep it in the fridge, and let it warm to room temperature for easy crumble before assembly.
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg