Jumbo Shrimp With Fregola Recipes

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH FREGOLA

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, reserving heads and shells. Devein shrimp. Put shrimp heads and shells in large pot. Add celery, carrot, tomato, onion, and 4 1D2 cups water. Set over high heat, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bring to boil. Lower heat, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, skimming occasionally.
• Strain broth into 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract flavorful liquid. Add water if necessary to make 4 cups liquid. Return broth to pan, add fregola, and set over high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer additional 5 minutes.
• Divide among 4 soup bowls. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each bowl, and sprinkle with parsley and basil.

JUMBO SHRIMP PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Mix together olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Add shrimp and toss lightly to coat.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes to an hour.
• In shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Place each shrimp in bread crumb mixture and turn them to lightly coat both sides.
• Arrange shrimp so that they aren't touching each other in a ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Place pan on the center rack of oven and bake for 10 minutes or until done.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.