Surf and Turf Celebrations

 

Baked Shrimp Scampi

                                                                …a Family Favorite Birthday Dinner !!

2 lbs. large shrimp (31-40 size or larger) de-veined, peeled, tail off and rinsed

1 large fresh tomato, diced (appx ½ cup)

1/4 cup white wine or dry marsala

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed (abt. 3 Tbsp.)

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (or substitute fresh young carrot tops)

4 Tbsp. (1/4 c.)  lemon juice

Zest of 1 small or ½ large lemon, micro-planed

2 Tbsp. capers

1-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

1/4 tsp. chili powder or chili flakes (optional)

1/4 tsp. mixed Italian herbs or pizza seasoning

Put cleaned, drained shrimp in a large baking dish.  Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the shrimp.   Bake in 375’ oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring the dish once halfway through the cooking time.   Serve scampi with pan juice over rice.   

And with grilled T-bone steaks.