Succulent Garlic Shrimp

This is a favourite with friends and family and I usually have to make much more than a single recipe calls for. Wonderful for that 'something special' needed for the holidays.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  uncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined or 2  lbs frozen shrimp, thawed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 -5  cloves garlic, minced
• 4  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Ritz cracker crumbs (or similar)
• 1  teaspoon  crushed dried basil leaves
• 1  tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To remaining marinade, add butter and olive oil; pour over shrimp.
4. 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.