1 1/2 lbs. shrimp, not frozen
2/3 c. bread crumbs
2 or more cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 tsp. tarragon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tbsp. thyme
1/3 c. sherry
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 stick butter, melted
4 shallots or 1/2 onion, finely chopped

Place shrimp in simmering water to which 2 tablespoons salt has added. Simmer (not boil) for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Mix all remaining ingredients together. Toss shrimp with 2/3 of the bread crumb mixture. Place in buttered casserole or in individual ramekins or shells. Sprinkle remaining bread crumb mixture on top. Sprinkle this with more bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes for casserole and 10-15 minutes for individual shells. Remove and put under broiler to brown.