Scampi(Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. jumbo shrimp (16 to lb.)
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 bunch scallions or shallots, finely chopped
1/2 c. dry sherry
pinch of dry mustard
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1 Tbsp. oregano (optional)
pinch of mace

Preparation

Shell shrimp until last segment, leaving tail on.
With a sharp knife, cut back of shrimp to devein.
Wash and pat dry.
Combine other ingredients, except shrimp, in deep bowl; stir thoroughly until combined.
Taste for seasoning.
Add shrimp; turn them with spoon until totally covered, then cover with plastic foil.
Keep at room temperature for about 2 hours, turning shrimp 2 or 3 times so they are covered and moistened.
Choose a pan you might want to serve in and arrange shrimp in shallow dish just large enough to hold one layer.
Pour marinade over them.