Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes

Ingredients

•     1 (3-ounce) piece French bread baguette

•     1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

•     2 garlic cloves, minced

•     4 tablespoons butter, divided

•     2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

•     1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

•     1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

•     1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

•     2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound)

•     2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, and garlic.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add breadcrumb mixture; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown and garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.

5. Coat 6 individual gratin dishes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in dishes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

6. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; top with tomato slices.

7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; dot with remaining 3 tablespoon butter.

8. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until the shrimp are done. Drizzle with vinegar.

9. And Serve.