a little of each

Ingredients

1 ½ sticks butter, softened

1 tsp salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/3 cup minced parsley

½ cup dry sherry

dash of cayenne pepper

dash of paprika

2 lbs large shrimp

Directions

Cream together butter, salt and garlic. Mix in breadcrumbs, parsley, sherry, pepper and paprika. Peel and devein shrimp. Toss into simmering water and cook just a few minutes, only until they turn pink. Rinse with cold water and drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four to six individual ovenproof casserole dishes, or one wide dish. Divide shrimp among casserole dishes. Mound crumb mixture on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown and sizzling.