Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi

Bill and I love shrimp scampi, but not all the fat from the butter, so we created this healthier version using our Sun Meadow cold pressed rapeseed oil. Sun Meadow Oil is high in Omegas, free of cholesterol and adds a subtle butter flavor to your culinary creations.

Ingredients: (serves 4)
• 2 pounds medium NC Shrimp, peeled and deveined

Marinade
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 TBLS), more if desired
• ¼ cup vomFASS Extra Virgin Olive Oil (i.e. San Gimignano)
• ½ tsp salt, pepper to taste
• 2 TBLS chopped fresh parsley
• 2 TBLS fresh squeezed lemon juice

Breadcrumb Topping
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup vomFASS Sun Meadow Oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 TBLS minced garlic (or more for garlic lovers)
• 2 TBLS chopped parsley
• 2 TBLS parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Mix marinade ingredients together in a large zip lock bag or bowl. Add shrimp and let shrimp marinate for 30 minutes
2. While shrimp are marinating, prepare the breadcrumb topping in a 2nd bowl.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F.
4. Pour shrimp into a 9” x 13” Baking dish and cover with breadcrumb mixture.
5. Bake 12 minutes until shrimp are pink and then place under broiler for 2-3 minutes.
6. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley if desired.
7. Serving suggestions: pasta, steamed white rice, creamy polenta, gnocchi, risotto or turn them into an appetizer bruschetta. .

Submitted by

Julie Ginsler-vomFASS Cary, North Carolina