Baked Shrimp

Baked Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds of jumbo prawns

  • 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs

  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup of parsley

  • 1/2 tsp of salt

  • 1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup of milk

  • 1/4 cup of olive oil

  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice

    PREPARATION

  • Peel and devein the shrimp leaving the tail on.

  • In a large bowl combine the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and breadcrumbs.

  • In another bowl whisk together the eggs and milk.

  • Toss the seafood in the egg mixture to coat.

  • Dredge them in the breadcrumb mixture.

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

  • Place them in a buttered baking dish.

  • Whisk the olive oil and lemon together and drizzle over the shrimp.

  • Bake for 20 minutes turning once until brown and crisp.

    Serves around 6 to 8 people.