Belgian Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   Mince very fine the shallots, garlic, chives or onion slice or put through the finest blade of a meat grinder; add thyme, parsley and tarragon and mix well.
2. 2
   Add to butter, blending well.
3. 3
   Stir in remaining ingredients (except shrimp), folding in the bread crumbs last of all.
4. 4
   This makes a rather stiff paste.
5. 5
   It can be used at once or stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
6. 6
   Divide the shrimp into 4 piles.
7. 7
   Spread layer of the mixture 1/4-inch thick over the bottoms of 4 pottery baking dishes or individual casserole dishes.
8. 8
   Place a covering layer of shrimp in spoon fashion in rows on top, pressing the shrimp into the mixture.
9. 9
   Use the remaining mixture to cover the shrimp.
10. 10
    Place the dishes in a 400° oven and cook for 10 minutes, then broil until tops are brown.
11. 11
    Serve at once.