Description
Mediterranean shrimp oreganata glistens with herbal notes and zesty lemon. Succulent prawns nestle beneath crisp breadcrumbs, delivering classic Greek coastal flavors that welcome home cooks to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) colossal shrimp, cleaned, shells removed, and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (45g) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 6 tbsps (84g) unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup (180g) low sodium chicken stock
- ¼ cup (60g) dry white wine
- 1 tbsp (15g) lemon juice
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 2 tbsps minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
- ⅓ cup (33g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps (16g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- ½ tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Breadcrumb Preparation: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until translucent, then blend with Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to create a fragrant, flavor-packed mixture.
- Oven Setup: Preheat oven to 425°F, positioning racks centrally and near the top for optimal cooking performance.
- Shrimp Arrangement: Thoroughly pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, and arrange in a baking dish with tails pointing upward, ensuring even spacing.
- Coating and Liquid Infusion: Distribute herbed breadcrumbs evenly over shrimp, then gently pour wine and chicken stock around the edges, preserving the breadcrumbs’ potential crispness, and dot the surface with butter cubes.
- Final Touches and Baking: Drizzle olive oil over the dish, then roast in the middle rack for approximately 10 minutes until shrimp turn opaque, followed by a brief 1-2 minute broil on the top rack to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Serving: Immediately remove from oven and plate, garnishing with fresh lemon wedges and serving alongside crusty bread to absorb the rich, flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat shrimp completely dry to achieve crispy, golden breadcrumb coating and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Use 425°F for perfect shrimp cooking, ensuring quick, even heat distribution without overcooking delicate seafood.
- Crumb Coating Technique: Toast breadcrumbs beforehand for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunchiness, creating restaurant-quality texture.
- Wine Selection Tip: Choose dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to complement shrimp’s natural sweetness without overpowering delicate flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg