Sizzling Shrimp Scampi

(Courtesy of Food and Wine)\

Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
1 Tbsp. thinly sliced basil leaves
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  In a medium bowl, mix the butter with the garlic, 2 tsp. parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and thyme.  Season with salt and pepper.

In a large gratin dish, arrange the shrimp, tails up, in a circular pattern.  Dot the shrimp with the flavored butter and roast for about 10 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the butter is bubbling.  Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley and the basil leaves.  Serve hot with bread.