How to Make Shrimp Francesca - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Francesca is a delicious and elegant Italian dish that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy weeknight dinner. This classic recipe features succulent shrimp, bathed in a creamy and tangy lemon butter sauce, served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. The combination of rich, savory flavors with a touch of citrus makes this dish truly unforgettable.

Shrimp Francesca is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, or as an impressive appetizer for a dinner party. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (8 ounce) can (8 to 10 count) artichoke hearts in water, drained
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded imported Romano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange shrimp in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Gently squeeze any excess liquid from artichoke hearts, break hearts into quarters, and arrange in the spaces between shrimp. Cover with bread crumbs and parsley; sprinkle lemon juice over bread crumbs.
  • Melt butter with garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; pour butter mixture over bread crumbs. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crumbs and cheese are lightly browned and shrimp turn opaque and orange-pink in color, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 236mg
    • Sodium: 940mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 201mg