Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced shallots
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

Preheat the broiler. Combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, salt and pepper and paprika in a large bowl. Blend thoroughly. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until thoroughly coated. Broil the shrimp as close as possible to the flame for 2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. Makes 4 portions. Serve over rice or pasta.