Ingredients
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2 lbs uncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined or 2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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4 -5 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs (or similar)
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1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
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1/2 cup melted butter
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4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise; stir until well blended; place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over shrimp and close bag; marinate in the refrigerate several hours or overnight; remove from refrigerator; drain, reserving marinade in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 400F; in a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, basil, and dill; coat each shrimp with crumbs and place in a single layer in a large shallow baking dish.
- To remaining marinade, add butter and olive oil; pour over shrimp.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until opaque in center (cut to test); remove from oven; serve with plenty of crusty bread for the sauce.