Broiled Scampi Romano

Here’s a scampi recipe that practically makes itself.

The secret? Caesar salad dressing does all the heavy lifting. Mixed with grated Parmesan, it becomes a savory, garlicky, cheesy marinade that clings to large shrimp during a quick soak in the fridge.

After at least an hour of marinating, the shrimp hit the broiler for just 1 to 2 minutes per side, getting basted with extra marinade on the flip for a layered, glossy finish.

Serve over fluffy rice or twirled angel hair pasta with a green vegetable on the side.

Kitchen Tips

• Use a quality Caesar dressing with real anchovies and garlic for the best flavor. The cheap stuff tastes like it in this recipe.
• Marinate for at least an hour, but overnight is even better. The longer the shrimp sit, the more that cheesy, garlicky flavor soaks in.
• Don’t walk away from the broiler. Large shrimp go from perfectly opaque to overcooked and chewy in under a minute.
• Toss the serving pasta or rice with a spoonful of the leftover marinade for extra flavor throughout the dish.