Shrimp Bake

CONTRIBUTED BY: DODIE ANDERSON

EQUIPMENT
13x9x2 inch/33x22x5 cm baking pan
Small mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp pickling salt
2-3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME

Prep time:  20 minutes

Cooking time:  25 minutes

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Thoroughly wash shrimp in water with your fingers.  Change water and repeat washing shrimp two more times. Then thoroughly rinse and pat them dry with a paper towel.

2. Place shrimp in a baking pan.

3. Combine butter, cheese, salt and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl.

4. Sprinkle mixture evenly over shrimp.

5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until shrimp and topping are golden brown.

SOME TIPS AND COMMENTS

It is very important that the shrimp be thoroughly defrosted if frozen, or you will create a watery “soup” instead of a “bake.”  Defrost in the fridge.

YIELD

4-6 servings

SERVING SUGGESTION
Combine with a sweet drink and possibly some ice cream for dessert.

STORAGE SUGGESTION
Eat immediately.