Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp (medium-large)
1 1/2 sticks butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped parsley or parsley flakes

Preparation

Shell and clean shrimp. Saute shrimp in butter with onion and minced garlic for 5 minutes on each side or until done. Transfer shrimp to hot serving dish and set aside. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice to butter mixture and heat for 5 minutes. Pour mixture over shrimp and sprinkle with parsley for garnish. Ready to serve over pasta or rice.