Zesty Baked Shrimp with Panko

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil

Grated zest of 1 lemon

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

½ cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease a shallow baking dish.

2. Place the shrimp in a medium-size bowl. Add the olive oil, basil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the shrimp in the baking dish. Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the top.

3. Bake just until the shrimp turn pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.

Notes

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Colorful Herbed Couscous

Three dishes make up this meal: one for the oven, one for the stovetop, one for the bowl. This allows the cook adequate space for preparation.

Start the broccoli on a burner, slide the shrimp into the oven, and mix up the couscous. Dinner will be ready in a jiffy.