Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 lb. any size shrimp (unshelled)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. salad or olive oil
1/4 c. parsley
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt
dash of cayenne pepper
1/4 c. lemon juice
Preparation
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Rinse shrimp; remove shells, leaving tails on.
Devein.
Wash under cold running water.
Drain and pat dry.
Melt butter or margarine in a shallow baking pan.
Add salad oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, salt, cayenne and lemon juice.
Mix well.
Add shrimp, tossing or stirring lightly in butter mixture to coat well.
Arrange in a single layer in the pan.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 5 minutes.
Turn shrimp.
Broil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until red and lightly browned.
Serve shrimp with remaining chopped parsley sprinkled over the mixture.
Serves 8.
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