Ever since I got married I’ve been nesting into my home and my new wife life. With wedding planning craziness of the past, I’ve had a lot more time to spend in the kitchen and I love it! I’ve tried a lot of recipes and cookbooks and during my exploration I’ve become obsessed with all things Barefoot Contessa. My absolute favorite food guide is her Back to Basics cookbook. I enjoy hosting, having dinner parties and entertaining with friends using some of her fabulous recipes – they’re always big hits! Check our her weekly show on the Food Network for more tasty dishes!
Here’s my absolute favorite recipe that I’ve made so far!
Baked Shrimp Scampi
2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 extra-large egg yolk
2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the butter and garlic mixture.
In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with the garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined.
Starting from the outer edge of a 14-inch oval gratin dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer cut side down with the tails curling up and towards the center of the dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you like the top browned, place under a broiler for 1 minute. Serve with lemon wedges.
What’s your favorite recipe?
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I am OBSESSED with all things Ina, I have to try that shrimp recipe!
mmmmm… wasn’t wise to read this post during lunch time! my stomach is grumbling now!
I have all her cookbooks! They are my go to for an “impress the inlaws” meal!
the cooking look so delicious, it make me copied the recipe immediately.
mmm shrimp scampi sounds divine right now!
Always loved Ina’s Back to Basics cooking!! Thanks for sharing your favorite with us. Hope you have a wonderful kitchen time with your new hubby.