Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        raw shrimp
   1 1/2  sticks        butter
   2      cups          fine dry bread crumbs
     1/2  cup           finely chopped parsley
   4      cloves        fresh garlic -- pressed
                        salt and pepper to taste
   1      cup           dry sherry

Preparation:

Shell and devein shrimp. Toss into boiling water, return to boil and cook for about 2 minutes until shrimp turn all pink. Drain. In large skillet melt 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) over low heat. Add bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper. Stir a few minutes over low heat; pour in sherry and cook 1 minute more. Place alternate layers of shrimp and bread crumbs in well-buttered gratin dish, ending with bread crumbs. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes.